American Idioms and Expressions

Keep (something) To Oneself Idiom

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keep (something) to oneself
What does keep (something) to oneself mean?		 keep something a secretI asked my friend to keep the news to herself.

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see (something) through
What does "see (something) through" mean?		 to do something until it is completedI want to see the building project through until it is finished.
as a whole
What does "as a whole" mean?		 taken or considered all together As a whole our boss is very good although some people do not like him.

WWW
What does "WWW" mean?		 we want women
above reproach
What does "above reproach" mean?		 to be not deserving of blame or criticism The actions of the police officer were above reproach.

know something inside out
What does "know something inside out" mean?		 know/understand something thoroughly. "If you have a question about grammar, ask Dr. Martin.She knows grammar inside out."
excellent
What does "excellent" mean?		 good, great, terrific
kick around
What does "kick around" mean?		 treat badly, act roughly or badly to someone or somethingI don`t like her very much because she is always kicking around her employees.
nut
What does "nut" mean?		fan or enthusiast of something
leave (someone) holding the bag
What does "leave (someone) holding the bag" mean?		 leave someone to take the blame for somethingMy friend left me holding the bag when he ran away from the accident.
make a monkey out of (someone)
What does "make a monkey out of (someone)" mean?		 to make someone look foolish My friend made a monkey out of me when he started arguing with me in front of my boss.

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