American Idioms and Expressions

Lay Out (something) Idiom

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lay out (something)
What does lay out (something) mean?		 plan somethingWe will lay out our plan for the new building at the next meeting.

Some Random Idioms
man-to-man
What does "man-to-man" mean?		 frank or honest, directI had a man-to-man talk with my friend about his problem last night.
blue blood
What does "blue blood" mean?		 someone from a noble or aristocratic familyThe art exhibition attracted many of the blue bloods in the town.
run off at the mouth
What does "run off at the mouth" mean?		 speak excessively and quickly
bawl out (someone)
What does "bawl out (someone)" mean?		to scold someone loudlyThe woman bawled out her child in the supermarket.
drop (someone) a line
What does "drop (someone) a line" mean?		 to write or mail a note or letter to someoneMy friend promised that she would drop me a line when she gets to Singapore.
to die for
What does "to die for" mean?		 excellent; outstanding. This cake is to die for.
hand down (something)
What does "hand down (something)" mean?		 arrange to give something to someone after your deathMy grandmother handed down her silver jewellery to my mother.
Keep your eye on the prize
What does "Keep your eye on the prize" mean?		 This means that you should keep your focus on achieving a positive end result.
keep one's finger on the pulse
What does "keep one's finger on the pulse" mean?		 to be aware of recent changes or developments in a particular situation or activity The manager keeps her finger on the pulse of the company and she knows almost everything.

reckon with (someone or something)
What does "reckon with (someone or something)" mean?		 to confront and deal with someone or somethingI do not know how I will reckon with any more problems with our apartment manager.
buck(s)
What does "buck(s)" mean?		 dollar(s)."The cheapest tickets for the concert cost 25bucks. Do you still want to go?"
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