Go Sky High Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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go sky-high What does go sky-high mean?	to reach a very high price/level	The price of gasoline has gone sky-high recently.
go sky-high What does go sky-high mean?	to reach a very high price or level	The price of gasoline has gone sky-high recently.
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no point in (something) What does "no point in (something)" mean?	no purpose in doing something	There is no point in talking to my supervisor. He never listens to what I am saying.

get going What does "get going" mean?	leave.	"Look at the time! I'd better get going!"
take an oath What does "take an oath" mean?	to make an oath, to swear to something	I had to take an oath before I could answer questions at the public hearing.
rap (someone's) knuckles What does "rap (someone's) knuckles" mean?	to punish someone slightly	The company rapped the man's knuckles for taking a long coffee break.
Tread water What does "Tread water" mean?	If someone is treading water, they are making no progress.
stretch one's legs What does "stretch one's legs" mean?	to walk around after sitting down or lying down for a period of time	The airplane passenger decided to stand up and stretch her legs.
a shark What does "a shark" mean?	a ruthless or dishonest person	"The salesman is a shark. Don't do business with him."
ship shape What does "ship shape" mean?	in good condition; functioning well
run out of (something) What does "run out of (something)" mean?	to use all of something	The car ran out of gas in the countryside.

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Go Sky High Idiom