American Idioms and Expressions

Get Oneself Into A Stew Over (someone Or Something) Idiom

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get oneself into a stew over (someone or something)
What does get oneself into a stew over (someone or something) mean?
to be worried or upset about someone or somethingI try hard not to get myself into a stew over some of the rude remarks of my supervisor.

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Put your foot in your mouth
What does "Put your foot in your mouth" mean?
If you put your foot in your mouth, you say something stupid or embarrassing.
bolt down (something) or bolt (something) down
What does "bolt down (something) or bolt (something) down" mean?
to eat something very quickly The man bolted down his food before going back to work.

say grace
What does "say grace" mean?
to say a prayer of thanks before or after a mealThe bride's father was asked to say grace before the wedding banquet.
With a heavy hand
What does "With a heavy hand" mean?
If someone does something with a heavy hand, they do it in a strict way, exerting a lot of control.
rank and file
What does "rank and file" mean?
the members of a group and not the leaders, regular soldiers and not the officersThe rank and file of the large union were happy with their new contract.
think better of (doing something)
What does "think better of (doing something)" mean?
to think about something again and make a better decision regarding itI would think better of going to Europe in the winter if I ever go there again.
Bring on board
What does "Bring on board" mean?
To make people embrace the ideas intended by the leader or agree to join a team or project is to bring them on board.
for love or money
What does "for love or money" mean?
by any means available We were not able to get our boss to agree to the proposal for love or money.

a penny for one`s thoughts
What does "a penny for one`s thoughts" mean?
the telling to others of what you are thinking about"A penny for your thoughts," the girl said as she saw her boyfriend looking out the window.
get it on
What does "get it on" mean?
have sexual relations
get one's hands on (someone or something)
What does "get one's hands on (someone or something)" mean?
to get someone or something in one's grasp "When I get my hands on a hammer I will help you fix the door."

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