American Idioms and Expressions

Jack Up (the Price) Idiom

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jack up (the price)
What does jack up (the price) mean?		 to raise the price of somethingThe store jacked up the prices of their summer stock at the beginning of the summer.

Some Random Idioms
Go to your head
What does "Go to your head" mean?		 If something goes to your head, it makes you feel vain. If alcohol goes to your head, it makes you feel drunk quickly.
give birth
What does "give birth" mean?		 to have a babyThe woman gave birth to a baby boy last night.
goose bumps
What does "goose bumps" mean?		 a prickly or bumpy feeling on one's skin because of cold/fear/excitement (like the skin of a goose or chicken)I got goose bumps as I watched the horror movie.
fall from grace
What does "fall from grace" mean?		 to lose approval The politician fell from grace with the public during the money scandal.

shoot the breeze
What does "shoot the breeze" mean?		 make relaxed, casual conversation. "No, we weren't talking about anything important.We were just shooting the breeze."
up and around
What does "up and around" mean?		 out of bed and moving aboutI was up and around before 6:00 AM this morning.
in stock
What does "in stock" mean?		 in supply and available to buy / sell."I'm sorry, but we just sold our last pair of hikingboots. If you come backat the end of the week, however, we should have some more instock.
ruffle (someone's) feathers
What does "ruffle (someone's) feathers" mean?		 to upset or annoy someoneI am usually very careful not to ruffle my supervisor's feathers.
on one`s toes
What does "on one`s toes" mean?		 to be alertThe teacher asks the students many questions to keep them on their toes.
splurge on (something)
What does "splurge on (something)" mean?		 to spend a lot of money for somethingHe splurged on a beautiful present for his girlfriend.
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