American Idioms and Expressions

Lay The Groundwork For (something) Idiom

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

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lay the groundwork for (something)
What does lay the groundwork for (something) mean?		 to build the foundation or basis of something, to do the basic work that will lead to future successThe new training program will lay the groundwork for the future success of the company.

Some Random Idioms
ball
What does "ball" mean?		a good time; great fun (at a party, etc.). We had a ball at that party last night.
donkey's years
What does "donkey's years" mean?		 a very long time I was happy to see my friend because I had not seen her in donkey's years.

GJ
What does "GJ" mean?		 grapefruit juice
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.
a head
What does "a head" mean?		 for one person, for one individual (used for counting people or some animals like cattle)"The tickets were only a few dollars a head."
for safekeeping
What does "for safekeeping" mean?		 in order to keep something safeI put the valuable stamps in the bank for safekeeping.
lend someone a hand
What does "lend someone a hand" mean?		 help someone. "I can't do this alone. Can you lend me ahand?"
doll (oneself) up or doll up (oneself)
What does "doll (oneself) up or doll up (oneself)" mean?		 to dress in fancy clothes The woman was all dolled up for the party at the downtown hotel.

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