Keep After/at (someone) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Keep After/at (someone) Idiom mean?

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keep after/at (someone) What does keep after/at (someone) mean?	remind someone over and over about something	I always have to keep after my friend to do her job properly.
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gird up one's loins What does "gird up one's loins" mean?	to get ready to do something that will be difficult	I began to gird up my loins and work on my final essay.

son of a sea biscuit What does "son of a sea biscuit" mean?	an expression used as a polite replacement for son of a bitch	"Son of a sea biscuit," the man said when he hit his hand with a hammer.
create an uproar What does "create an uproar" mean?	to cause a sensation or outburst	The referees created an uproar when they asked the star player to leave the game.
all thumbs What does "all thumbs" mean?	to be awkward and clumsy, a difficulty in fixing things or working with one's hands	The man is all thumbs and he can never fix something without making it worse.
put a flea in (someone`s) ear What does "put a flea in (someone`s) ear" mean?	to give someone a severe scolding, to give someone an idea or answer that is not welcome	I put a flea in my friend's ear when I began to criticize him.
barkeep What does "barkeep" mean?	bartender.	Barkeep! Two beers here.

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Keep After/at (someone) Idiom