American Idioms and Expressions

Go Through (trouble Or Something) Idiom

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go through (trouble or something)
What does go through (trouble or something) mean?
to endure something, to experience somethingI had to go through a lot of trouble to get my new passport.

Some Random Idioms
hot
What does "hot" mean?
angry; upset
like mad
What does "like mad" mean?
very fast, with great energyI worked like mad but I was unable to finish the project by noon as I had hoped.
bear one's cross
What does "bear one's cross" mean?
to carry or bear a burden Raising three children by herself was the way that the woman had to bear her cross.
leave (someone) out in the cold
What does "leave (someone) out in the cold" mean?
exclude someoneWe made an effort not to leave my friend out in the cold when we were planning the birthday party.
show one's teeth
What does "show one's teeth" mean?
to show one's anger or strength as a warning to someone not to argue or fight with youOur supervisor showed his teeth when I began to argue with him about my job.
for peanuts
What does "for peanuts" mean?
for very little moneyThe man had no money and was willing to work for peanuts.
slow and steady wins the race
What does "slow and steady wins the race" mean?
being patient and determined will lead you to success being patient and determined will lead you to successSlow and steady wins the race and the man was successful because of his hard work and patient determination.
out of circulation
What does "out of circulation" mean?
to be not active, to not join in what others are doingHe has a new girlfriend so he will be out of circulation for awhile.
take (someone) into one's confidence
What does "take (someone) into one's confidence" mean?
to tell a secret to someone and trust that person to keep the secretThe bank manager took the customer into his confidence and told him about the banking problems.

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