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
get off the ground
What does "get off the ground" mean?
to make a successful beginningMy uncle's new business never got off the ground and he must look for a new job.
make oneself scarce
What does "make oneself scarce" mean?
leave quickly, go awayI think that I will make myself scarce and go to the beach for the day.
dead end
What does "dead end" mean?
the end of a road, an impasse The negotiations between the players and the owners have reached a dead end.

Cat got your tongue?
What does "Cat got your tongue?" mean?
If someone asks if the cat has got your tongue, they want to know why you are not speaking when they think you should.
Give a big hand
What does "Give a big hand" mean?
Applaud by clapping hands. 'Let's give all the contestents a big hand.'
crowd
What does "crowd" mean?
move into too close to someone; put pressure on someone
know (something) inside out
What does "know (something) inside out" mean?
know something thoroughlyI know the history of our city inside out.
not enough room to swing a cat
What does "not enough room to swing a cat" mean?
idiom. very little space to move around

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