American Idioms and Expressions

Lay Hold Of (something) Idiom

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lay hold of (something) What does lay hold of (something) mean?	get possession of something	If I can lay hold of some tools I will help you fix your toilet.
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chew the fat/rag What does "chew the fat/rag" mean?	to chat or talk informally with one's friends	I stopped to chew the fat with an old friend from high school.

give ground What does "give ground" mean?	to move back, to retreat, to stop opposing someone	Our boss refused to give ground on his plan to change the system of office management.
carried away What does "carried away" mean?	to lose one's control or judgement because of strong feelings	I got carried away and began yelling at my friend after he lost my textbook. carry Idioms
murder on (something) What does "murder on (something)" mean?	very destructive or harmful to something	My new shoes are murder on my feet.
far from it What does "far from it" mean?	not at all	"Far from it," I answered when the supervisor asked me if I was finished my work.
homo What does "homo" mean?	homosexual (typically male)
cool it What does "cool it" mean?	calm down; relax; take it easy; stop it

natter What does "natter" mean?	chat; talk
Fair crack of the whip What does "Fair crack of the whip" mean?	(UK) If everybody has a fair crack of the whip, they all have equal opportunities to do something.
pop a wheelie What does "pop a wheelie" mean?	ride a motorcycle or bicycle with the front wheel off the ground.	He popped a wheelie, then crashed his bike.
call (someone) on the carpet What does "call (someone) on the carpet" mean?	to call someone before an authority to be scolded or reprimanded	The salesman was called on the carpet by his boss for losing the big sale.

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