Get To First Base Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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get to first base What does get to first base mean?	to make a start, to succeed	I tried to meet the company president but I could not get to first base.
get to first base What does get to first base mean?	to make a good start, to succeed	We have not been able to get to first base with anyone regarding the terms of the new contract.
get to first base What does get to first base mean?	kiss someone.	I got to first base with her last night.
get to first base What does get to first base mean?	to make a start, to succeed	I tried to meet the company president but I could not get to first base.
get to first base What does get to first base mean?	to make a good start, to succeed	We have not been able to get to first base regarding the terms of the new contract.
	Some Random Idioms
as awkward as a cow on roller skates What does "as awkward as a cow on roller skates" mean?	very awkward	The little girl was as awkward as a cow on roller skates when she first began riding her bicycle.

Belt and braces What does "Belt and braces" mean?	(UK) Someone who wears belt and braces is very cautious and takes no risks.
as good as one's word What does "as good as one's word" mean?	to be dependable if one promises something	My friend is as good as his word. You can always trust him.
scrape (something) together What does "scrape (something) together" mean?	to gather small amounts of money (usually with some difficulty) for something	We scraped together some money and bought a present for my mother.
a let-down What does "a let-down" mean?	a disappointment; something that's very disappointing.	"It must've been quite a let-down not to bechosen for that job. I know you really hoped you would get it."
eat one`s cake and have it too What does "eat one`s cake and have it too" mean?	to use or spend something but still keep it	The man wants to eat his cake and have it too and he will never give up anything.
collar What does "collar" mean?	arrest someone.	The cops collared two pros over there yesterday.
pay lip service to (something) What does "pay lip service to (something)" mean?	to express loyality or support for something insincerely	The city council paid lip service to the concerns of the taxpayers.
on (someone`s) back/case What does "on (someone`s) back/case" mean?	making demands or criticizing someone, being an annoyance or bother to someone	My boss has been on my back all week trying to get me to finish my monthly report.
have one's hands full (with someone or something) What does "have one's hands full (with someone or something)" mean?	to be busy/occupied with someone or something	The woman has her hands full with her three children.
hit a raw nerve What does "hit a raw nerve" mean?	to upset someone by talking about a subject that upsets or embarrasses him or her	It hit a raw nerve when my friend asked me about my former boyfriend.

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Get To First Base Idiom