American Idioms and Expressions

Have A Hold On (someone) Idiom

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have a hold on (someone)
What does have a hold on (someone) mean?		 have a strong and secure influence on someoneThe coach has a very strong hold on the members of the team.

Some Random Idioms
fruitcake
What does "fruitcake" mean?		person who acts childish or silly
blow (someone's) mind
What does "blow (someone's) mind" mean?		 to overwhelm or excite someoneThe beauty of the African wildlife parks blew my mind during our holiday.
jerk off
What does "jerk off" mean?		 waste time or energy; do little or nothing
fine state of affairs
What does "fine state of affairs" mean?		 an unpleasant situation The mess in the bathroom was a fine state of affairs and I had to deal with it quickly.

stick one`s neck out (for someone or something)
What does "stick one`s neck out (for someone or something)" mean?		 to do something dangerous or risky for someone My friend will never stick his neck out to help other people.

call up (someone)
What does "call up (someone)" mean?		 to telephone someoneMy friend said that he will call up his parents tomorrow night.
Close, but no cigar
What does "Close, but no cigar" mean?		Nearly achieving success, but not quite.That free throw was close, but no cigar.
Carnival games of skill, particularly shooting games, once gave out cigars as a prize. A contestant that did not quite hit the target was close, but did not get a cigar.
roll out the red carpet
What does "roll out the red carpet" mean?		 to make a big effort to greet and entertain someoneWhenever I visit my aunt she rolls out the red carpet for me.
cut the cheese
What does "cut the cheese" mean?		 fart; break wind. God, what a smell. Who cut the cheese?
phone sex
What does "phone sex" mean?		sexual activity over the telephone
a head case
What does "a head case" mean?		 to be crazyThe apartment manager is a head case. She is crazy.
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