Lose Heart Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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lose heart What does lose heart mean?	become discouraged	The girl has begun to lose heart in her efforts to learn the piano.
lose heart What does lose heart mean?	to feel discouraged because of failure, to lose the hope of success	I tried not to lose heart even though I had failed my driver`s exam for the second time.
lose heart What does lose heart mean?	to feel discouraged because of failure, to lose the hope of success	I tried not to lose heart even though I had failed my driver`s exam for the second time.
lose heart What does lose heart mean?	to become discouraged	The girl has begun to lose heart in her effort to learn the piano.
	Some Random Idioms
trade on (something) What does "trade on (something)" mean?	to use a fact or a situation to one's advantage	The woman trades on her beauty and never helps other people.

fob What does "fob" mean?	attempt to satisfy somebody using deception
have a lead foot What does "have a lead foot" mean?	to drive too fast	My friend has a lead foot and he has received many speeding tickets.
bend (someone's) ear What does "bend (someone's) ear" mean?	to talk to someone (usually in an annoying/persistent manner)	I met my co-worker this morning and she bent my ear for almost an hour about her problems at work.
snail`s pace What does "snail`s pace" mean?	a very slow movement forward	The cars on the highway were moving at a snail`s pace.
French kiss What does "French kiss" mean?	kissing with the tongue
Money for old rope What does "Money for old rope" mean?	(UK) If something's money for old rope, it's a very easy way of making money.

set the table What does "set the table" mean?	to place plates/glasses/napkins on the table before a meal	I set the table for my mother while she was cooking dinner.
Squared away What does "Squared away" mean?	Being prepared or ready for business or tasks at hand. Having the proper knowledge, skill and equipment to handle your assignment or station. 'He is a great addition to the squad; he is squared away.'
run the gauntlet What does "run the gauntlet" mean?	to face a hard test or painful experience	I had to run the gauntlet of many interviews before I got the job.
Good antennae What does "Good antennae" mean?	Someone with good antennae is good at detecting things.
not know if one is coming or going What does "not know if one is coming or going" mean?	not know what to do	The new sales manager does not seem to know if he is coming or going.

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Lose Heart Idiom