American Idioms and Expressions

Hard On (someone Or Something) Idiom

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hard on (someone or something)
What does hard on (someone or something) mean?		 treat someone or something roughlyHis son is very hard on shoes.

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ahead of schedule
What does "ahead of schedule" mean?		 before the time on a schedule that has been decided We finished our work ahead of schedule.

pick up (someone)
What does "pick up (someone)" mean?		 to take on passengers in a bus/car/train etc.The bus picked up my mother at six o`clock in the morning.
knit one's brow
What does "knit one's brow" mean?		 wrinkle one's brow by frowningThe teacher knit his brow and looked sternly at the child.
reach first base with (someone or something)
What does "reach first base with (someone or something)" mean?		 to make a major advance with someone or somethingThe salesperson was unable to reach first base with the large buyer.
brainless
What does "brainless" mean?		 to be stupidThe woman is brainless and she has no idea what she is doing.
peanuts
What does "peanuts" mean?		very little money
do wonders
What does "do wonders" mean?		 to produce excellent resultsIf you begin to do some exercise it will do wonders for your health.
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