American Idioms and Expressions

Lay Waste (to Something) Idiom

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lay waste (to something)
What does lay waste (to something) mean?		 destroy and leave something in ruins, wreck somethingThe army troops laid waste to the enemy territory.

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come face to face with (someone or something)
What does "come face to face with (someone or something)" mean?		 to meet someone or something in person, to deal with someone immediatelyI was walking through the forest when I came face to face with a black bear.
first-string
What does "first-string" mean?		 the best group of players on a team Our team will use their first-string players for the game today.

Queue jumping
What does "Queue jumping" mean?		 Someone who goes to the front of a queue instead of waiting is jumping the queue.
sink one's teeth into (something)
What does "sink one's teeth into (something)" mean?		 to take a bite of some kind of food, to get really involved in somethingI am trying hard to sink my teeth into the project at work.
work out
What does "work out" mean?		 accomplish, arrangeRecently we worked out a unique system for filling out our expenses at work.
My foot!
What does "My foot!" mean?		 I do not believe it (said after someone says something that you do not believe and you repeat the statement with the expression "My foot!")"My foot!" the man exclaimed when he learned that he would not be able to attend the meeting.
No pain, no gain
What does "No pain, no gain" mean?		 Achievements require some sort of sacrifice.
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