Gum Up Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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gum up What does gum up mean?	to cause something not to work, to make something go wrong	The computer printer became gummed up as I was trying to print my resume.
gum up What does gum up mean?	to cause something not to work, to make something go wrong	The computer printer became gummed up as I was trying to print my resume.
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cry wolf What does "cry wolf" mean?	to give a false alarm, to warn of a danger that is not there	The man is crying wolf. There is no danger that the electrical system will cause a fire.

blue blood What does "blue blood" mean?	the blood (family line) of a noble or aristocratic family	Many blue bloods attended the opening of the new opera series.
Good Samaritan What does "Good Samaritan" mean?	A good Samaritan is a persoon wh helps others in need.
hive of activity What does "hive of activity" mean?	somewhere where things are very busy (like the activity around a beehive)	The wedding hall was a hive of activity while everyone got ready for the wedding.
leave a bad taste in one`s mouth What does "leave a bad taste in one`s mouth" mean?	leave a bad impression, make one feel disgusted	The way that the company fired the workers left a bad taste in everyone`s mouth.
stand one`s ground What does "stand one`s ground" mean?	to maintain and defend one`s position	Our supervisor stood his ground over his decision to fire the employee.

get the feel of (something) What does "get the feel of (something)" mean?	to become used to or learn about something	After you get the feel of the new computer it is very easy to use.
check on (someone or something) What does "check on (someone or something)" mean?	to examine someone or something in order to determine the condition of it/him/her	We always check on our baby before we go to sleep.
work off What does "work off" mean?	make something go away (especially by working or exercise)	He was able to work off much weight and is now feeling better.
even so What does "even so" mean?	nevertheless, however	My friend has always worked but even so he has no money saved.

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Gum Up Idiom