Lap Up (something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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lap up (something) What does lap up (something) mean?	to eat or drink something with the tongue (as a dog or cat would)	The dog lapped up the milk that his owner had given him.
lap up (something) What does lap up (something) mean?	eagerly take in or accept some information/praise	He lapped up the praise that his boss gave him for the recently completed project.
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MC What does "MC" mean?	Master of Ceremonies	Master of CeremoniesMy cousin was the MC for my sister's wedding.

make of (someone or something) What does "make of (someone or something)" mean?	think or have an opinion about someone or something	"What do you make of the new manager in accounting."
ball What does "ball" mean?	a good time; great fun (at a party, etc.).	We had a ball at that party last night.
pissed off What does "pissed off" mean?	upset; angry
at one sitting What does "at one sitting" mean?	at one time	We finished the food at one sitting.
Worse things happen at sea What does "Worse things happen at sea" mean?	This idiomatic expression is used as a way of telling someone not to worry so much about their problems.
Get the green light What does "Get the green light" mean?	If you get the green light to do something, you are given the necessary permission, authorisation.

chicken-livered What does "chicken-livered" mean?	cowardly, easily scared	The boy called his friend chicken-livered which made the friend very angry.
hustle What does "hustle" mean?	act quickly; rush; hurry
Jersey justice What does "Jersey justice" mean?	(UK) Jersey justice is very severe justice.
under cover What does "under cover" mean?	hidden, concealed	The police officer went under cover to look for the drug dealers.
draw up a contract What does "draw up a contract" mean?	to make/draft a contract	The lawyer spent several hours drawing up a new contract.

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Lap Up (something) Idiom