Keep Up An Act Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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keep up an act What does keep up an act mean?	act in a way that is different from one's natural behavior	I think that the woman is trying to keep up an act even though she has almost no money.
keep up an act What does keep up an act mean?	to act in a way that is different from one's natural behavior	The woman is trying to keep up an act even though she has almost no money.
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a no-win situation What does "a no-win situation" mean?	a situation where there is no satisfactory solution	It was a no-win situation for the school when they had to deal with the problem student.
pay one's debt to society What does "pay one's debt to society" mean?	to serve a sentence for a crime (usually in prison)	The young man spent several years in prison in order to pay his debt to society.
take the initiative to (do something) What does "take the initiative to (do something)" mean?	to decide to do something although one has not been asked to do it	I decided to take the initiative to organize a dinner for my friend who was leaving to go to a different university.
lurker What does "lurker" mean?	person who reads but does not participate in an online news group or forum
a second thought What does "a second thought " mean?	a thought that one has after thinking about something again	"On second thought maybe you should bring an extra coat."
as stubborn as a mule What does "as stubborn as a mule" mean?	very stubborn	My friend is as stubborn as a mule and you can never make her change her mind.
devil of a job What does "devil of a job" mean?	a very difficult job	Everybody thought that unloading the truck was a devil of a job.

American Idioms and Expressions

Keep Up An Act Idiom