American Idioms and Expressions

Keep An Eye Out For (someone Or Something) Idiom

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keep an eye out for (someone or something)
What does keep an eye out for (someone or something) mean?
watch for the arrival or appearance of someone or somethingI kept an eye out for a nice restaurant after I arrived in the small town.
keep an eye out for (someone or something)
What does keep an eye out for (someone or something) mean?
to watch for the arrival or appearance of someone or somethingI have been keeping my eye out for my grandparents all morning.

Some Random Idioms
Cut it out!
What does "Cut it out!" mean?
stop doing something (that's annoying)."You kids are making too much noise. Cut itout!"
make oneself felt
What does "make oneself felt" mean?
use one`s authorityHe was able to make himself felt when he helped to resolve the conflict.
crush
What does "crush" mean?
feeling of love, romantic desire, or sexual attraction (usually among teenagers)
have a frog in one's throat
What does "have a frog in one's throat" mean?
have a feeling of a hoarse throat, be unable to speakI had a frog in my throat and couldn't speak easily in front of the class.
an ace in the hole
What does "an ace in the hole" mean?
something that you can use to gain an advantage (when playing cards an ace is face down so the other players in a card game can't see it) something that you can use to gain an advantage (when playing cards an ace is face down so the other players in a card game can't see it)The team had an ace in the hole and decided to use it when they brought out their star goalkeeper to play.
live in an ivory tower
What does "live in an ivory tower" mean?
to not be aware of the realities of everyday life The university professor lived in an ivory tower and had no idea what was going on around him.

caught in the crossfire
What does "caught in the crossfire" mean?
to be caught between two opposing people or groups so it is difficult to remain neutral The family was caught in the crossfire between the police and the criminals.

walk away/off with (something)
What does "walk away/off with (something)" mean?
take and go away with something, stealSomebody walked away with the computer from the library last night.
serve notice on (someone)
What does "serve notice on (someone)" mean?
to announce something to someoneWe served notice on the apartment manager that we would leave the apartment at the end of the month.
take (something) to heart
What does "take (something) to heart" mean?
to consider something seriouslyYou should not really take what he says to heart. He is really very kind.

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