American Idioms and Expressions

Ill Disposed To (do Something) Idiom

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ill-disposed to (do something)
What does ill-disposed to (do something) mean?
not friendly or favorable to somethingOur company is ill-disposed to begin working on the project with the other company.

Some Random Idioms
trash
What does "trash" mean?
person of little value
grace period
What does "grace period" mean?
a period of time (often about 30 days) after the due date for something I was given a 30-day grace period in which to pay the speeding ticket.
close-mouthed
What does "close-mouthed" mean?
uncommunicative, secretive The man was close-mouthed about why he quit his job.

hold one's nose
What does "hold one's nose" mean?
to accept that you have to do something that you do not want to doI had to hold my nose and sign the legal contract which I did not want to sign.
once in a while
What does "once in a while" mean?
occasionallyWe like Japanese food so we go to that restaurant once in a while.
sooner or later
What does "sooner or later" mean?
eventually. "You've been working too hard for too long. If youdon't relax a little, sooner or later you're going to get sick."
put (someone) in the picture
What does "put (someone) in the picture" mean?
to tell someone what the situation isThe supervisor has finally decided to put me in the picture about the new policy at work.
stand off (someone or something)
What does "stand off (someone or something)" mean?
to keep someone or something from coming near or winningWe were able to stand off the other teams and win the tournament.
coat and tie
What does "coat and tie" mean?
a jacket or a sports coat and a necktie The company asked everyone to wear a coat and tie to the company dinner.

a one-armed bandit
What does "a one-armed bandit" mean?
a slot machine for gamblingHe spent the weekend with a one-armed bandit and now has no money.
not enough room to swing a cat
What does "not enough room to swing a cat" mean?
not very much spaceThere was not enough room to swing a cat in the small hotel room.

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