American Idioms and Expressions

Keep/stay In Touch (with Someone) Idiom

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keep/stay in touch (with someone)
What does keep/stay in touch (with someone) mean?
(with someone): remain informed (about someone) / in contact (with someone) by writing, calling, sending e-mail, etc. on a regular basis. "I haven't seen Frank for two or three years but wekeep (stay) in touch by e-mail."

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a foregone conclusion
What does "a foregone conclusion" mean?
a conclusion that is already decided It was a foregone conclusion that the opposition party would win the election.

hard up
What does "hard up" mean?
desperate for company, attention, or affection. He's hard up for work these days and doesn't have any money.
you are what you eat
What does "you are what you eat" mean?
in order to be fit and healthy you need to eat good foodYou are what you eat so you should try to eat healthy food.
to order
What does "to order" mean?
according to a buyer's specifications regarding size/color etc.I bought three suits which were made to order when I visited Hong Kong last year.
Running on fumes
What does "Running on fumes" mean?
If someone has used all their energy on something, but must continue, they are running on fumes. It is an expression used when driving a car when the needle is on empty but still running. We say it is 'running on fumes'.
Kick your heels
What does "Kick your heels" mean?
(UK) If you have to kick your heels, you are forced to wait for the result or outcome of something.
none other than (someone)
What does "none other than (someone)" mean?
the very person (that one may be talking/thinking about)I went to the airport and I saw none other than the president of our company.
coin
What does "coin" mean?
money; cash. You can make some serious coin by working here.
of the old school
What does "of the old school" mean?
to have attitudes from the past which are no longer popularOur teacher's attitudes are of the old school and are not often found these days.
signal to (someone) to do (something)
What does "signal to (someone) to do (something)" mean?
to give someone an instruction using a signalI signaled to our coach to take me out of the game for a rest.
OTOH
What does "OTOH" mean?
on the other hand

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