Keep One`s Word Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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keep one`s word What does keep one`s word mean?	fulfill/keep one`s promise	She never keeps her word, so I don`t believe that she will come to the party as she said.
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milk (someone) for (something) What does "milk (someone) for (something)" mean?	pressure someone into giving information or money	The boy was milking his friend for as much money as he could.

Packed like sardines What does "Packed like sardines" mean?	If a place is extremely crowded, people are packed like sardines, or packed in like sardines.
Fence sitter What does "Fence sitter" mean?	Someone that try to support both side of an argument without committing to either is a fence sitter.
bang one's head against the wall What does "bang one's head against the wall" mean?	to try to do something that is hopeless	I am banging my head against the wall when I try to ask my boss for something.
go for it What does "go for it" mean?	to decide to do something in an enthusiastic way, to try for something	We decided to go for it and try to climb the mountain.
take over (something) What does "take over (something)" mean?	to take control or possession of something, to take charge or responsibility of something	The government decided to take over the bank after it declared bankruptcy.
Girl Friday What does "Girl Friday" mean?	A girl Friday is a female employee who assists someone without any specific duties.

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Keep One`s Word Idiom