American Idioms and Expressions

Have (someone Or Something) On One's Mind Idiom

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have (someone or something) on one's mind
What does have (someone or something) on one's mind mean?		 to be thinking a lot about someone or somethingMy friend has many school problems on his mind.

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sort of (something)
What does "sort of (something)" mean?		 to be almost something, to be similar to something, to be not quite something"Did you finish cleaning the kitchen?"
man-to-man
What does "man-to-man" mean?		 frank or honest, directI had a man-to-man talk with my friend about his problem last night.
buy a pig in a poke
What does "buy a pig in a poke" mean?		 to buy something without seeing it or knowing anything about it You can buy the used computer but it will be like buying a pig in a poke if you do not look at it first.

a marvel to behold
What does "a marvel to behold" mean?		 someone or something quite wonderful or exciting to seeThe new bridge was a marvel to behold and many tourists came to look at it.
flea
What does "flea" mean?		internist; doctor who specializes in internal medicine
double up
What does "double up" mean?		 to share a room with someoneThe passengers had to double up in hotel rooms when the plane landed because of the weather.
Sure thing.
What does "Sure thing." mean?		 of course, certainly"Sure thing, I would be happy to help you move next Saturday."
go hand in hand (with something)
What does "go hand in hand (with something)" mean?		 to be closely related and must be considered togetherThe change in school hours goes hand in hand with the new policy of decreasing class sizes.
bit by bit
What does "bit by bit" mean?		 gradually I am finishing my school project bit by bit.

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