Lay Up (something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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lay up (something) What does lay up (something) mean?	collect a supply of something, save something for future use, store something	We are planning to lay up some canned fruit for the winter.
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Put the kybosh on What does "Put the kybosh on" mean?	To put an end to something.

Damp squib What does "Damp squib" mean?	(UK) If something is expected to have a great effect or impact but doesn't, it is a damp squib.
shut up What does "shut up" mean?	to stop talking	"Please shut up and let someone else speak."
Pushing up the daisies What does "Pushing up the daisies" mean?	If someone is said to be pushing up the daisies, they are dead.
get dressed up What does "get dressed up" mean?	to put on one's best clothes	I like to get dressed up when I go to a nice restaurant.

move to (do something) What does "move to (do something)" mean?	to propose to do something (usually at a meeting)	I moved to have another meeting next week when we can discuss the problem.
shake off (someone or something) What does "shake off (someone or something)" mean?	to get rid of someone or something that is bothering you	I was able to shake off my cold after a weekend of resting in bed.
say uncle What does "say uncle" mean?	to surrender, to give in	The little boy was forced to say uncle and agree to do what the older boy wanted.

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Lay Up (something) Idiom