American Idioms and Expressions

Keep Pace (with Someone Or Something) Idiom

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keep pace (with someone or something)
What does keep pace (with someone or something) mean?
go as fast or go at the same rate as someone or somethingIt is difficult to keep pace with the other students but somehow I manage.

Some Random Idioms
take off one's hat to (someone)
What does "take off one's hat to (someone)" mean?
to offer praise for someone's good accomplishmentsYou have to take off your hat to the person who organized the sporting event.
be buzzed
What does "be buzzed" mean?
be intoxicated, tipsy, or under the influence (usually mild) of alcohol
beyond one's means
What does "beyond one's means" mean?
more than one can affordThe young man was living beyond his means before he got his first job.
Can't dance and it's too wet to plow
What does "Can't dance and it's too wet to plow" mean?
When you can't dance and it's too wet to plow, you may as well do something because you can't or don't have the opportunity to do anything else.
throw good money after bad
What does "throw good money after bad" mean?
to waste additional money after already wasting money on somethingI do not want to throw good money after bad so I will not pay any more money to fix my car.
All over the show
What does "All over the show" mean?
If something is all over the show, it's in a complete mess.An alternative to 'All over the shop'.
throw a monkey wrench into the works
What does "throw a monkey wrench into the works" mean?
to cause something that is going smoothly to stopMy friend threw a monkey wrench into our plans to go to the lake for the summer.
froth
What does "froth" mean?
beer
smile from ear to ear
What does "smile from ear to ear" mean?
to have a big smile on one's faceThe little boy was smiling from ear to ear after he scored the goal.
fee simple
What does "fee simple" mean?
absolute title or ownership of real estateThe property was sold fee simple by the woman.
on top
What does "on top" mean?
to be in the leadHe was on top of his class when he was in university.
cut a deal
What does "cut a deal" mean?
to make a business arrangement or deal with someone The company was able to cut a deal with their employees.

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