American Idioms and Expressions

Hole Up (somewhere) Idiom

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hole up (somewhere)
What does hole up (somewhere) mean?		 hide somewhereI passed the weekend holed up in my bedroom with a good book.

Some Random Idioms
on location
What does "on location" mean?		 a movie being filmed in a location away from the movie studioThe movie was filmed on location in the mountains.
at sixes and sevens
What does "at sixes and sevens" mean?		 to be lost and bewildered We were at sixes and sevens when the local grocery store closed.

alive and well/kicking
What does "alive and well/kicking" mean?		 to be well and healthyMy aunt is 87 years old and she is very much alive and kicking.
square off to do (something)
What does "square off to do (something)" mean?		 to get ready for an argument or fightThe two candidates squared off to debate the important issues of the election.
to mean to (do something)
What does "to mean to (do something)" mean?		 plan or intend to do somethingI always mean to go to a movie but I never have enough time.
head and shoulders above (someone or something)
What does "head and shoulders above (someone or something)" mean?		 to be superior to someone or something Our soccer coach is head and shoulders above the other coaches in the city.

to wit
What does "to wit" mean?		 namely, that is to sayThere were several important people at the dinner, to wit the mayor, the city manager, and the chief financial officer of the city.
thumbs up on (someone or something)
What does "thumbs up on (someone or something)" mean?		 to be in favor of someone or somethingEverybody cheered when it was announced that we had voted thumbs up for a new holiday in the winter.
get off on the wrong foot (with someone or something)
What does "get off on the wrong foot (with someone or something)" mean?		 to make a bad start with someone or something I got off on the wrong foot with my boss and our relationship is still not good.

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