American Idioms and Expressions

Lead (someone) On Idiom

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lead (someone) on
What does lead (someone) on mean?		 insincerely encourage someoneI think my friend was leading me on when he told me about the new job.

Some Random Idioms
lay/light into (something)
What does "lay/light into (something)" mean?		 do/eat something with much energy and enthusiasmHe laid into the steak as soon as the waiter brought it to his table.
go to pieces
What does "go to pieces" mean?		 to lose one's self-controlThe woman went to pieces when she learned about her father`s death.
(in) care of (someone)
What does "(in) care of (someone)" mean?		 (send something) to one person at the address of another personI sent the parcel to my sister in care of her friend at the university.
pinch
What does "pinch" mean?		small quantity of powdered substance (e.g.: salt, spices)
send (someone) about his or her business
What does "send (someone) about his or her business" mean?		 to send someone away (in an unfriendly manner)I sent the man about his business when he interrupted my work last evening.
raise Cain
What does "raise Cain" mean?		 to create a disturbance, to cause troubleThe boys began to raise Cain at the dance and were asked to leave.
turn (someone`s) stomach
What does "turn (someone`s) stomach " mean?		 to make someone feel sick, to disgust someone The sight of the dead dog on the road turned my stomach.

Sweat Idioms



get out of bed on the wrong side or get out on the wrong side of bed
What does "get out of bed on the wrong side or get out on the wrong side of bed" mean?		 to be in a bad mood I think that the girl got out of bed on the wrong side as she is not talking to anyone today.

have a yellow streak
What does "have a yellow streak" mean?		 to be cowardly The man has a yellow streak and he will not defend you if you are having a problem.

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