American Idioms and Expressions

Keep (something) Down Idiom

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keep (something) down
What does keep (something) down mean?		 keep food in one's stomach (without vomiting it up when sick)The child was sick and found it difficult to keep his food down.

Some Random Idioms
couch potato
What does "couch potato" mean?		 someone who spends too much time watching TV. "You're a real couch potato, Jay. You need toget more exercise!"
get engaged (to/with someone)
What does "get engaged (to/with someone)" mean?		 to make a plan to marry someone My cousin decided to get engaged last month.

drag
What does "drag" mean?		women's clothes, when worn by men
carry coals to Newcastle
What does "carry coals to Newcastle" mean?		 to bring something of which there is plenty, to duplicate something (Newcastle is a town in England where there is a lot of coal)Bringing extra food to the farmer`s picnic was like bringing coals to Newcastle.
grab a bite
What does "grab a bite" mean?		 get something to eat. "I'm really hungry. Would you like to grab abite with me?"
nuts
What does "nuts" mean?		crazy.A: "Stuart says some really strange thingssometimes."B: "Sometimes? All the time! He's nuts!"
take the chequered flag
What does "take the chequered flag" mean?		 finish first in a race (from the flag that is used in car racing when the winner finishes the race) finish first in a race (from the flag that is used in car racing when the winner finishes the race)The Brazilian driver took the chequered flag for the third time this year.
FOB
What does "FOB" mean?		 forward operating base
Dutch uncle
What does "Dutch uncle" mean?		 someone who gives you advice like a parent or relative wouldMy friend is like a Dutch uncle and he is always giving me advice about how I should act.

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