American Idioms and Expressions

Go Through Changes Idiom

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go through changes
What does go through changes mean?
to be involved in changing circumstancesThe woman has gone through many changes since recently.
go through changes
What does go through changes mean?
to be involved in changing circumstances The woman has gone through many changes recently.


Some Random Idioms
show good faith
What does "show good faith" mean?
to demonstrate good intentions or good willThe man did not show good faith when he asked for extra money when he left his company.
judge (someone) on his or her own merit
What does "judge (someone) on his or her own merit" mean?
to judge or evaluate someone on his or her own achievements and virtues We judged the man on his own merit and not by what people were saying about him.

fold one's hands
What does "fold one's hands" mean?
to bring one's hands together so that they are palm to palm with the fingers interlockingThe students folded their hands and sat quietly on their chairs.
freebie
What does "freebie" mean?
something free
shore (something) up
What does "shore (something) up" mean?
to add support to something which is weakIt was necessary to shore up the house after the mud slide damaged the foundation.
come a long way
What does "come a long way" mean?
to make great progress The manager has come a long way and has learned many things about his new company.

kick in the arse
What does "kick in the arse" mean?
something that motivates or gets somebody to do something
sleez
What does "sleez" mean?
be promiscuous (sexually); be a slut
Out in the sticks
What does "Out in the sticks" mean?
(UK) If someone lives out in the sticks, they live out in the country, a long way from any metropolitan area.
Grin like a Cheshire cat
What does "Grin like a Cheshire cat" mean?
If someone has a very wide smile, they have a grin like a Cheshire cat.
golden opportunity
What does "golden opportunity" mean?
an excellent and rare opportunityThe hot weather was a golden opportunity for the ice cream seller to make money.

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