American Idioms and Expressions

Know (someone Or Something) Like A Book/like An Open Book Idiom

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know (someone or something) like a book/like an open book
What does know (someone or something) like a book/like an open book mean?
know someone or something very wellI know the personality of my friend like a book.

Some Random Idioms
have a bone to pick with (someone)
What does "have a bone to pick with (someone)" mean?
have a disagreement to discuss with someoneI have a bone to pick with my boss because of his criticism of me.
fill (something) in
What does "fill (something) in" mean?
to write words in blanks"Please fill in this form and give it to the receptionist."
go on a fishing expedition
What does "go on a fishing expedition" mean?
to attempt to discover informationThe lawyer went on a fishing expedition to try and discover the facts of the case.
make amends for (something)
What does "make amends for (something)" mean?
do something to compensate for an error/injury/lossI was forced to do some extra work to make amends for my mistake of last week.
come to
What does "come to" mean?
to regain consciousnessThe woman came to a few hours after the accident.
take (someone) for granted
What does "take (someone) for granted" mean?
to accept someone without gratitude or as a matter of courseEverybody takes the office clerk for granted and nobody ever thanks her.
movers and shakers
What does "movers and shakers" mean?
important people who get things doneThe movers and shakers of the city went to the opening of the new art gallery.
under the hammer
What does "under the hammer" mean?
up for sale at an auctionThe painting went under the hammer and sold for a very high price.

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