In Part Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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in part What does in part mean?	to some extent, partly	I think that the reason he is not golfing well this year is in part because of his back problem.
in part What does in part mean?	to some extent, partly	I think that the reason my uncle is not golfing well this year is in part because of his back problem.
	Some Random Idioms
get one's head above water What does "get one's head above water" mean?	to get in control of one's situation (often financial situation)	When I get my head above water I will be able to spend less time working.

pop What does "pop" mean?	soda; carbonated beverage (used mostly in the Midwest of the U.S.)
out of sight, out of mind. What does "out of sight, out of mind." mean?	if you do not see something then you will not think about it	The chocolates were out of sight, out of mind and nobody thought about them.
strike up a friendship with (someone) What does "strike up a friendship with (someone)" mean?	to become friends with someone	My neighbor finds it easy to strike up a friendship with the people he meets.
serve (someone) right What does "serve (someone) right" mean?	to get the punishment or results that one deserves	My friend never studies at all so it serves him right to fail his exam.
bread and water What does "bread and water" mean?	the most basic meal that is possible (just as you would get in prison)	The prisoners were fed bread and water for several days last winter.

come true What does "come true" mean?	to actually happen	The young girl is working hard to make her dreams come true.
deuce What does "deuce" mean?	2.5 ton truck; medium-sized truck for cargo (from â€œdeuce and a halfâ€)

American Idioms and Expressions

In Part Idiom