In Existence Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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in existence What does in existence mean?	now existing	The company has been in existence for many years.
in existence What does in existence mean?	now existing	The company has been in existence for many years.
	Some Random Idioms
Walk in the park What does "Walk in the park" mean?	An undertaking that is easy is a walk in the park. The opposite is also true - "no walk in the park".

stand for (something) What does "stand for (something)" mean?	to speak in favor of something, to show that one supports something	All of the candidates stand for a platform of law and order.
far and wide What does "far and wide" mean?	everywhere, in all directions	We looked far and wide for the book but we could not find it.
look (someone) up What does "look (someone) up" mean?	seek and find someone	When I was in New York City I looked up my friend from university.
the particulars of (something) What does "the particulars of (something)" mean?	the specific details about something	I have no knowledge of the particulars of my father's business dealings.
the jury is still out (on someone or something) What does "the jury is still out (on someone or something)" mean?	a decision has not been reached on someone or something (used often and in a casual manner when one has not made a decision about something)	The jury is still out on whether or not we will move or not.
acquire a taste for (something) What does "acquire a taste for (something)" mean?	to develop a liking for a particular food/drink/or something	Recently my friend has acquired a taste for expensive neckties.

piggyback What does "piggyback" mean?	sitting or being carried on someone`s back and shoulders	The boy was riding piggyback on his father`s shoulders.
dick What does "dick" mean?	dumb person (usually a man)
duck soup What does "duck soup" mean?	easy, effortless	a) "How was the test last week?" b) "It was duck soup - no problem at all."
feel up to (do something) What does "feel up to (do something)" mean?	to feel healthy enough or rested enough to do something	I do not feel up to going to the game.
Loose lips sink ships What does "Loose lips sink ships" mean?	To have loose lips means to have a big mouth, susceptible to talking about everything and everyone. Sinking ships refers to anything from small acquaintances to long and hearty relationships (with friends or a significant other). So when one says loose lips sink ships, one is basically saying if you can't shut up you are going to end hurting people, usually psychologically or emotionally.Loose lips sink ships comes from World War I and/or WWII, when sailors on leave from their ships might talk
quick buck What does "quick buck" mean?	some money earned quickly and easily	The small company is only interested in making a quick buck and is not interested in product quality.

American Idioms and Expressions

In Existence Idiom