American Idioms and Expressions

In Charge Of Something Idiom

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in charge of something
What does in charge of something mean?
to be responsible for an activity or group of peopleOur teacher is in charge of selling tickets for the school dance.
in charge of (something)
What does in charge of (something) mean?
to be responsible for an activity or group of people Our teacher is in charge of selling tickets for the school dance.


Some Random Idioms
scarf out
What does "scarf out" mean?
eat greedily and quickly
on the bench
What does "on the bench" mean?
a judge is sitting and directing a session of courtThere was no indication by the court of who would be sitting on the bench during the important trial.
undies
What does "undies" mean?
underwear
Beats me
What does "Beats me" mean?
: I have no idea.A: "What time's the party?"B: "Beats me!"
scale (something) down
What does "scale (something) down" mean?
to make something smaller by a certain amount or proportionThe government decided to scale down their plans for the sports stadium.
wimpy
What does "wimpy" mean?
incompetent; weak
the pick of (something)
What does "the pick of (something)" mean?
the best of the groupThe members of the Olympic team were the pick of the best athletes in the country.
way to (someone's) heart
What does "way to (someone's) heart" mean?
the best way to please someone or make them like youThe way to my grandfather's heart was through his stomach as he always liked good food.
jack off
What does "jack off" mean?
masturbate (said of men)
drag in (someone or something)
What does "drag in (someone or something)" mean?
to insist on bringing someone or something into a discussionTh employee always drags in his personal problems when we talk about his job performance.
from now on
What does "from now on" mean?
from this moment forward From now on I will study French every day.

not open one's mouth
What does "not open one's mouth" mean?
to not say anything at allThe man in the movie theater was told not to open his mouth at all.

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