American Idioms and Expressions

Lace Into (something) Idiom

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lace into (something)
What does lace into (something) mean?
devour/eat foodWe laced into our dinner as soon as we entered the house.

Some Random Idioms
force (someone's) hand
What does "force (someone's) hand" mean?
to make someone do something that they do not want to do at that timeWe decided to force the hand of our opponents because we wanted to finish the negotiations quickly.
Weather a storm
What does "Weather a storm" mean?
If you weather a storm, you get through a crisis or hard times.
NIFOC
What does "NIFOC" mean?
nude in front of computer
red tape
What does "red tape" mean?
excessive formalities in official businessMany businesses complain about the red tape that they must deal with in order to get anything done with the government.
wrap around one`s finger
What does "wrap around one`s finger" mean?
have complete control over someone and be able to make them do anything you wantShe has her boss wrapped around her finger and can do anything that she wants.
cross (someone`s) mind
What does "cross (someone`s) mind" mean?
to be a sudden or passing thought, to occur to someone (an idea)It suddenly crossed my mind that the store would be closed all day on Monday.
rise to the occasion
What does "rise to the occasion" mean?
to meet the challenge of somethingOur teacher rose to the occasion and was able to give a very good speech at the banquet.
stick in (someone's) throat/craw
What does "stick in (someone's) throat/craw" mean?
an idea or situation that is difficult for you to accept and irritates or displeases you The customer's attitude sticks in my throat and I am happy to see him leave.

in one's opinion
What does "in one's opinion" mean?
according to one's belief or judgementIn my opinion, my aunt is the best cook in the world.
in the know
What does "in the know" mean?
knowledgeableI don't think that our teacher is in the know about the problems in the other classes.
on one`s heels
What does "on one`s heels" mean?
close behind, as a constant follower or companionThe dog was on the heels of the small rabbit.

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