American Idioms and Expressions

Have A Foot In Both Camps Idiom

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have a foot in both camps
What does have a foot in both camps mean?
support each of two opposing groups of peopleThe mayor of the city has a foot in both camps of the opposing groups.
have a foot in both camps
What does have a foot in both camps mean?
to have an interest in or to support each of two opposing groups of peopleThe new mayor has a foot in both camps of the development dispute.
have a foot in both camps
What does have a foot in both camps mean?
to support each of two opposing groups of people The mayor of the city has a foot in both camps of the opposition parties.

have a foot in both camps
What does have a foot in both camps mean?
to have an interest in or to support each of two opposing groups of people The new mayor has a foot in both camps of the development dispute.


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zero hour
What does "zero hour" mean?
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What does "shed crocodile tears" mean?
to have a show of sorrow that is not sincere, to pretend that one is crying The politician was shedding crocodile tears but nobody believed him.

later
What does "later" mean?
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as full/tight as a tick
What does "as full/tight as a tick" mean?
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What does "come to know (someone or something)" mean?
to begin to know something Since I have come to know the girl, I really like her.

same old story
What does "same old story" mean?
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Like a kid in a candy store
What does "Like a kid in a candy store" mean?
If someone is like a kid in a candy store, they are very excited about something.
spill the beans
What does "spill the beans" mean?
to tell a secret to someone who is not supposed to know about it "Please do not spill the beans about my plans to return to school next year."

money is no object
What does "money is no object" mean?
there is much/enough money available so it does not matter how much you spendMoney was no object when the new stadium was built and it had the best equipment for both the fans and the players.
green around the gills
What does "green around the gills" mean?
looking sickMy friend looked green around the gills after the long bus ride.

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