American Idioms and Expressions

Line Up Idiom

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line up
What does line up mean?		 take places in a line or formation, stand one behind anotherWe were forced to line up in front of the movie theater for over one hour.
line up
What does line up mean?		 to take places in a line or formation, to stand one behind another We had to line up in front of the movie theater for over one hour.


Some Random Idioms
resign oneself to something
What does "resign oneself to something" mean?		 to accept something reluctantlyI have to resign myself to the fact that I will probably not get the job that I want.
doll (oneself) up
What does "doll (oneself) up" mean?		 to dress in fancy clothesShe was all dolled up for the party at the downtown hotel.
one by one
What does "one by one" mean?		 individually, one at a timeThe children entered the school building one by one.
come through (something)
What does "come through (something)" mean?		 to complete a difficult activity successfully, to survive something successfully Our town came through the big storm with no damage.

as long as
What does "as long as" mean?		 provided that, on condition that"As long as you promise to be careful you can borrow my car."
all the livelong day
What does "all the livelong day" mean?		 throughout the whole day I know the words to the song, “I've been working on the railroad, all the livelong day.”

keep a close watch over (someone or something)
What does "keep a close watch over (someone or something)" mean?		 guard or care for someone or somethingI kept a close watch over the soup as it was cooking.
worm one's way out of something
What does "worm one's way out of something" mean?		 wiggle out of a problem or a responsibilityI was able to worm my way out of working on my friend's house repairs.
in the swim
What does "in the swim" mean?		 active in something, know what is going onHe is definitely in the swim. He has information about everybody.
feel on top of the world
What does "feel on top of the world" mean?		 to feel very goodI feel on top of the world and I plan to go dancing tonight.
NICU
What does "NICU" mean?		 neo-natal intensive care unit
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