In A Rut Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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in a rut What does in a rut mean?	always doing the same thing	She feels that she is in a rut after doing the same job for seven years.
in a rut What does in a rut mean?	always doing the same thing	The woman feels that she is in a rut after doing the same job for seven years.
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have (someone's) ear What does "have (someone's) ear" mean?	to be able to get someone to listen to you (usually someone who has the power or ability to help you)	Our supervisor has the company president's ear and he can talk to him anytime.
All over the shop What does "All over the shop" mean?	If something is completely disorganised or confused, it is all over the shop.
Eat someone alive What does "Eat someone alive" mean?	If you eat someone alive, you defeat or beat them comprehensively.
cast aspersions on (someone) What does "cast aspersions on (someone)" mean?	to make insulting remarks about someone	The woman is always casting aspersions on her colleagues at work.
open a meeting What does "open a meeting" mean?	to begin a meeting	They opened the meeting by welcoming the new guests.
get the sack What does "get the sack" mean?	to be fired from a job	I told the employee that if he does not change his work habits he will get the sack.
as black as night What does "as black as night" mean?	very dark and black	The old house was as black as night when we entered it.

American Idioms and Expressions

In A Rut Idiom