In Order To Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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in order to What does in order to mean?	for the purpose of	They have decided to close down the school for the summer in order to do some major repairs.
in order to What does in order to mean?	for the purpose of	They have decided to close down the school for the summer in order to do some major repairs.
	Some Random Idioms
make of (someone or something) What does "make of (someone or something)" mean?	think or have an opinion about someone or something	"What do you make of the new manager in accounting."
E What does "E" mean?	Ecstasy (methylenedioxymethamphetamine; MDMA)
eat one`s words What does "eat one`s words" mean?	to admit being wrong in something that one has said	The worker was forced to eat his words after his boss proved that he was wrong.
have butterflies in one`s stomach What does "have butterflies in one`s stomach" mean?	to have a feeling of fear or anxiety in one's stomach	I had butterflies in my stomach when I received the award.
check into (a motel/hotel) What does "check into (a motel/hotel)" mean?	to register at a motel or hotel	We arrived at the hotel and then checked in.
seeing is believing What does "seeing is believing" mean?	you must see something before you can believe that it really exists	Seeing is believing and until we saw the Egyptian pyramids we could not imagine their beauty.
out cold What does "out cold" mean?	to be unconscious, to have fainted	The patient was out cold when the nurse went into his room to check on him.

repo What does "repo" mean?	repossessed item (usually an automobile)
crank call What does "crank call" mean?	telephone call made to harrass or anger someone
gomer What does "gomer" mean?	dumb, oafish person
sweet nothings What does "sweet nothings" mean?	affectionate but unimportant words that you say to a loved one	The boy in the movie whispered sweet nothings into the ear of his girlfriend.
a tough act to follow What does "a tough act to follow" mean?	a good performance that is difficult to follow	The first singer was a tough act to follow and the other singers in the contest were nervous.
shit on What does "shit on" mean?	treat somebody poorly

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