American Idioms and Expressions

In Concert (with Someone) Idiom

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in concert (with someone)
What does in concert (with someone) mean?
with the aide of someoneWe made the presentation in concert with members of another company.

Some Random Idioms
Pieces of the same cake
What does "Pieces of the same cake" mean?
Pieces of the same cake are things that have the same characteristics or qualities.
on/upon one`s head
What does "on/upon one`s head" mean?
to be one`s own responsibilityHe himself brought the anger on his head and should not try and blame someone else.
pad the bill
What does "pad the bill" mean?
to add false expenses to a billThe plumber who was fixing our plumbing system was padding the bill so we got a new plumber.
keep one`s chin up
What does "keep one`s chin up" mean?
to be brave, to be determined, to face trouble with courageMy brother is trying to keep his chin up even though he has no job.
fresh out of (something)
What does "fresh out of (something)" mean?
to have used up all of something, to have sold the last of something The bakery was fresh out of brown bread so we had to go to the supermarket.

have arrived
What does "have arrived" mean?
reach a position of power/authority/prominenceThe manager thought that she had arrived when she was given a beautiful corner office.
A penny for your thoughts
What does "A penny for your thoughts" mean?
This idiom is used as a way of asking someone what they are thinking about.
have one's nose in a book
What does "have one's nose in a book" mean?
be reading a bookThe boy loves reading and always has his nose in a book.

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