American Idioms and Expressions

Have A Lot Going (for One) Idiom

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have a lot going (for one)
What does have a lot going (for one) mean?
have many things working to one's benefitThe woman has a lot going for her and should do well at her job.

Some Random Idioms
a stuffed shirt
What does "a stuffed shirt" mean?
a person who is too rigid or too formalThe man is a stuffed shirt and I never feel comfortable when I talk with him.
slap (someone or something) down
What does "slap (someone or something) down" mean?
to rebuke/reject someone or somethingMy boss slapped my proposal down soon after the meeting started.
nothing to sneeze at
What does "nothing to sneeze at" mean?
to be something that you should take seriously and respectHis new salary is nothing to sneeze at.
have one's hands full with (someone or something)
What does "have one's hands full with (someone or something)" mean?
be totally occupied with someone or somethingThe mother has her hands full with the two young children.
give me a break
What does "give me a break" mean?
that's enough; lay off; no more
hit (someone) hard
What does "hit (someone) hard" mean?
affect someone stronglyThe death of the woman's father hit her very hard.
not know beans about (someone or something)
What does "not know beans about (someone or something)" mean?
to know nothing about someone or somethingI do not know beans about repairing a car.
eager beaver
What does "eager beaver" mean?
a person who is always eager to work hard or do extra work My colleague is an eager beaver and is always ready to work hard when we need him.

black out
What does "black out" mean?
to darken a room or building by turning off the lightsDuring the war people in the cities were forced to black out their windows so nobody could see them.
bin
What does "bin" mean?
dispose of; throw out; throw away. Just bin it, I don't want it anymore.

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