In A Hole Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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in a hole What does in a hole mean?	in some trouble, in an embarrassing or difficult position	He is really in a hole now that he has problems both at work and at home.
in a hole What does in a hole mean?	in some trouble, in an embarrassing or difficult position	The man is in a hole now that he has problems both at work and at home.
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do wonders What does "do wonders" mean?	to produce excellent results	Doing some exercise will do wonders for your health.

crack down on (someone or something) What does "crack down on (someone or something)" mean?	to enforce laws or rules strictly	The school principal decided to crack down on people running in the halls.
wing it What does "wing it" mean?	do something without preparation; improvise
Practical joke What does "Practical joke" mean?	A practical joke is a trick played on someone that is meant to be funny for people watching, though normally embarrassing for the person being tricked.
out to lunch What does "out to lunch " mean?	to be eating lunch away from one's work	The bank manager was out to lunch when I went to see him at the bank.
first time for everything What does "first time for everything" mean?	just because something has not been done or happened before does not mean that it will never happen	There is a first time for everything and the man recently decided to try skydiving.
crack a smile What does "crack a smile" mean?	to let a smile show on one`s face	Our boss never cracked a smile during the meeting.
Put your foot down What does "Put your foot down" mean?	When someone puts their foot down, they make a firm stand and establish their authority on an issue.

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In A Hole Idiom