American Idioms and Expressions

In Charge Of Someone Or Something Idiom

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in charge of (someone or something)
What does in charge of (someone or something) mean?
to be in control of someone or something, to be responsible for someone or something My sister has been in charge of buying supplies at her company for many years.

in charge of (someone or something)
What does in charge of (someone or something) mean?
in control or authority, responsible for someone or something The new manager is in charge of the sales department at his company.


Some Random Idioms
all in
What does "all in" mean?
to be tired, to be exhaustedI am all in and will go to bed early tonight.
eat like a horse
What does "eat like a horse" mean?
to eat a large amount of foodI usually eat like a horse after I work hard all day.
keep one's feet on the ground
What does "keep one's feet on the ground" mean?
remain firmly establishedMy friend lost his job but he is trying hard to keep his feet on the ground.
freak
What does "freak" mean?
lose control; panic
give (someone) a black eye
What does "give (someone) a black eye" mean?
to hit someone near their eye so it becomes dark, to hurt someone's reputationThe boy gave his friend a black eye.
hands off (something)
What does "hands off (something)" mean?
to leave something alone, to not interfere with something I took a hands-off approach while dealing with the new employee.

familiar with (someone or something)
What does "familiar with (someone or something)" mean?
to have knowledge of someone or somethingMy friend is familiar with the streets in the city and can drive there easily.
horny
What does "horny" mean?
sexually aroused; wanting sexual activity
come along
What does "come along" mean?
to make progress, to thrive The work on our new house is coming along very well.

As much use as a chocolate teapot
What does "As much use as a chocolate teapot" mean?
Something that is as much use as a chocolate teapot is not useful at all.
More holes than Swiss cheese
What does "More holes than Swiss cheese" mean?
If something has more holes than a Swiss cheese, it is incomplete,and lacks many parts.

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