In A Sense Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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in a sense What does in a sense mean?	in a way, sort of	In a sense I can understand what my friend's problem is about but still it is difficult to imagine what he wants to say.
in a sense What does in a sense mean?	in a way, sort of	In a sense, I can understand what my friend's problem is but it is still difficult to imagine what he wants to say.
	Some Random Idioms
keep the home fires burning What does "keep the home fires burning" mean?	keep things going as usual while someone is away	"Don`t worry about anything. I will stay home and keep the home fires burning while you are on your holiday."

take in (something) or take (something) in What does "take in (something) or take (something) in" mean?	to make something smaller	The tailor took in the waist of my suit pants and now they fit much better.
sit back What does "sit back" mean?	to be built a distance away from a street	The large mansion sits back three hundred meters from the street.
in print What does "in print" mean?	a book or magazine is available for sale from the publisher	The book which I am looking for is still in print.
draw a blank What does "draw a blank" mean?	to get no response to something, to get a negative result	The manager drew a blank when he went to the head office to get information about the merger.
two cents (worth) What does "two cents (worth)" mean?	one's comments or opinion	I gave my two cents worth when my supervisor asked me for my opinion.
out of spite What does "out of spite" mean?	with the desire to harm someone or something	My friend would not help me out of spite for what he thought that I had done to him.
have (someone) in one's pocket What does "have (someone) in one's pocket" mean?	have control over someone	The large union has the city mayor in their pocket.
in spades What does "in spades" mean?	as much or more than you could want (spades are the highest ranking cards in the game of bridge)	as much or more than you could want (spades are the highest ranking cards in the game of bridge)The sick child was hoping to receive some cards when he was in the hospital but when the radio talked about his illness he received them in spades.

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In A Sense Idiom