American Idioms and Expressions

Go Haywire Idiom

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go haywire
What does go haywire mean?		 to become damaged, to stop working properlyAt first, things were going well but later our plans began to go haywire.
go haywire
What does go haywire mean?		 to become damaged, to stop working properly At first, things were going well but later our plans began to go haywire.


Some Random Idioms
keep up with the times
What does "keep up with the times" mean?		 stay in fashionMy aunt tries very hard to keep up with the times.
ups and downs
What does "ups and downs" mean?		 good fortune and bad fortuneHe is having a few ups and downs but generally he is doing well.
go over with a bang
What does "go over with a bang" mean?		 to succeed in a spectacular wayThe opening ceremony went over with a bang and everybody was very happy.
inside out
What does "inside out" mean?		 so that the inside is turned outsideShe turned her purse inside out in order to look for her lost key.
Keep your ear to the ground
What does "Keep your ear to the ground" mean?		 If you keep your ear to the ground, you try to keep informed about something, especially if there are rumours or uncertainties.
in the act of (doing something)
What does "in the act of (doing something)" mean?		 while doing somethingThe young man was arrested in the act of stealing the stereo from the store.
bite the hand that feeds one
What does "bite the hand that feeds one" mean?		 to harm someone who does good things for you I do not want to make my company angry because I do not want to bite the hand that feeds me.

in stock
What does "in stock" mean?		 in supply and available to buy / sell."I'm sorry, but we just sold our last pair of hikingboots. If you come backat the end of the week, however, we should have some more instock.
have an accident
What does "have an accident" mean?		 experience something that was not intendedI had an accident on my way to work this morning.
need (something) like (one needs) a hole in the head
What does "need (something) like (one needs) a hole in the head" mean?		 to not need something at allMy friend needs a new computer like he needs a hole in the head.
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