In Arrears Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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in arrears What does in arrears mean?	overdue (bills or money), late	I have never been in arrears with my bill payments.
in arrears What does in arrears mean?	late or overdue (usually for bills and money)	My account at the department store was in arrears so the manager phoned me.
in arrears What does in arrears mean?	overdue (used for bills or money), late	I have never been in arrears with my bill payments.
in arrears What does in arrears mean?	late or overdue (usually for bills and money)	My account at the department store is in arrears.
	Some Random Idioms
veg out What does "veg out" mean?	relax; take it easy; do very little

turned on What does "turned on" mean?	sexually excited or aroused
Clear as mud What does "Clear as mud" mean?	If something is as clear as mud, then it is very confusing and unclear.
as happy as a lark What does "as happy as a lark" mean?	very happy and cheerful	The boy was as happy as a lark when he received his birthday present.
smell blood What does "smell blood" mean?	to sense an opponent's weakness or vulnerability	The reporters could smell blood when they began to investigate the politicians and the scandal.
Letter of the law What does "Letter of the law" mean?	If people interpret laws and regulations strictly, ignoring the ideas behind them, they follow the letter of the law.

fit (someone or something) in What does "fit (someone or something) in" mean?	to make time for someone or something	I try hard to fit some exercise in everyday.
play fair What does "play fair" mean?	avoid cheating	avoid cheatingThe boxer was an honorable athlete and always played fair when he was in the boxing ring.
blue blood What does "blue blood" mean?	the blood of a noble or wealthy or aristocratic family	Many of the blue bloods of the town went to the opening of the opera.

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In Arrears Idiom