American Idioms and Expressions

In Cahoots With (someone) Idiom

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in cahoots with (someone)
What does in cahoots with (someone) mean?
in secret agreement or partnership with someoneThe supermarket was in cahoots with the vegetable producer to try and keep the prices high.

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Give someone enough rope
What does "Give someone enough rope" mean?
If you give someone enough rope, you give them the chance to get themselves into trouble or expose themselves. (The full form is 'give someone enough rope and they'll hang themselves)
on the market
What does "on the market" mean?
to be available for saleI have seen many used cameras on the market recently.
Perish the thought
What does "Perish the thought" mean?
Perish the thought is an expression meaning that you really hope something will not happen.
in cahoots with (someone)
What does "in cahoots with (someone)" mean?
in secret agreement or partnership with someoneThe supermarket was in cahoots with the vegetable producer to try and keep the prices high.
get along on (something)
What does "get along on (something)" mean?
to manage to survive or do well with somethingMy friend is able to get along on very little money.
speak up for (someone or something)
What does "speak up for (someone or something)" mean?
to speak in favor of someone or somethingThe politician is always willing to speak up for some of the poorest people in the city.
shit on
What does "shit on" mean?
treat somebody poorly
Take by the scruff of the neck
What does "Take by the scruff of the neck" mean?
If you take something by the scruff on the neck, you take complete control of it.
lock, stock, and barrel
What does "lock, stock, and barrel" mean?
everythingThe small corner store went out of business and sold everything lock, stock, and barrel.
bang for the buck
What does "bang for the buck" mean?
value for the money spent We were able to get much bang for the buck when we advertised on the Internet.

do credit to (someone)
What does "do credit to (someone)" mean?
to add to someone's reputationThe woman's graduation thesis did credit to her hard work and patience.

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