American Idioms and Expressions

Join Forces (with Someone) Idiom

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join forces (with someone)
What does join forces (with someone) mean?
unite/join with someoneThe two high schools joined forces to try and raise money for the city library expansion.

Some Random Idioms
a paper tiger
What does "a paper tiger" mean?
a person or organization that is supposed to have a lot of power but actually is very weakThe manager was a paper tiger and did not really have any power in the company.
have (something) to do with (something)
What does "have (something) to do with (something)" mean?
to be about something, to be on the subject of something, to be related to something"The book has something to do with cooking but I am not sure if you will like it."
The ball's in your court
What does "The ball's in your court" mean?
If somebody says this to you, they mean that it's up to you to decide or take the next step.
booty
What does "booty" mean?
buttocks (usually applies to a woman's buttocks)
cap and gown
What does "cap and gown" mean?
the academic cap and the gown that is worn during graduation ceremonies Everybody was wearing their cap and gown for the university graduation ceremonies.

pad
What does "pad" mean?
home; dwelling; room where one lives
go along with (someone or something)
What does "go along with (someone or something)" mean?
to agree with someone, to accept someone's decision or suggestion Everybody went along with my idea to have a party on the weekend.
off to one side
What does "off to one side" mean?
to be beside something, to be moved a little away from somethingWe put the old chair off to one side while we tried to decide what to do with it.

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