American Idioms and Expressions

Keep One`s Chin Up Idiom

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keep one`s chin up
What does keep one`s chin up mean?
be brave, be determined"Try and keep your chin up. Things will get better in the future."
keep one`s chin up
What does keep one`s chin up mean?
to be brave, to be determined, to face trouble with courageMy brother is trying to keep his chin up even though he has no job.

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on the dot
What does "on the dot" mean?
exactly at a given time."We're leaving at 9:00 on the dot. If you'relate, we'll go without you."
Face like thunder
What does "Face like thunder" mean?
If someone has a face like thunder, they are clearly very angry or upset about something.
Casting vote
What does "Casting vote" mean?
The casting vote is a vote given to a chairman or president that is used when there is a deadlock.
off the rack
What does "off the rack" mean?
(an article of clothing that is) available for immediate purchase, ready-made Our boss always buys his suits off the rack.

a slow-down
What does "a slow-down" mean?
a type of work strike where you do not come to a complete stopThe workers had a slow-down at the post office last year.
feed (someone) a line
What does "feed (someone) a line" mean?
to deceive someone The man was feeding me a line about his plans to open the new restaurant.

be all that
What does "be all that" mean?
idiom. be the best; be the top
Rich as Croesus
What does "Rich as Croesus" mean?
Someone who is as rich as Croesus is very wealthy indeed.
sleazoid
What does "sleazoid" mean?
sleazy; disgusting; having a bad reputation

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