American Idioms and Expressions

Lose Ones Grip Idiom

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lose one's grip What does lose one's grip mean?	to lose control of a situation	The young teacher seems to be losing her grip on the situation in her classroom.
lose one's grip What does lose one's grip mean?	to lose a secure grasp or hold of something	The rock climber lost his grip and fell off the side of the cliff.
lose one's grip What does lose one's grip mean?	to lose control of a situation	I think that our boss is losing his grip in his ability to control the workplace.
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footloose and fancy-free What does "footloose and fancy-free" mean?	to be without responsibilities or commitments	The couple were footloose and fancy-free and they could do whatever they wanted. for Idioms

follow in (someone`s) footsteps/tracks What does "follow in (someone`s) footsteps/tracks" mean?	to follow someone`s example, to follow someone exactly	The boy is following in his father`s footsteps and has decided to work for a bank.
Cute as a bug What does "Cute as a bug" mean?	If something is as cute as a bug, it is sweet and endearing.
as easy as duck soup What does "as easy as duck soup" mean?	very easy	It was as easy as duck soup to find the book that I wanted in the library.
cream of the crop What does "cream of the crop" mean?	the best	When our company hires new employees we always look for the cream of the crop.
as naked as a jaybird What does "as naked as a jaybird" mean?	naked	The little boy was as naked as a jaybird when he finished his bath.

pack What does "pack" mean?	carry or have a gun
Hard to come by What does "Hard to come by" mean?	If something is hard to come by, it is difficult to find.
drop everything What does "drop everything" mean?	to stop doing what you are doing	When the fire alarm rang we dropped everything and went outside.
quite a few What does "quite a few" mean?	several; numerous.	"I don't think I can meet you after work. I havequite a few errands that I have to do."
Hunky Dory What does "Hunky Dory" mean?	If something is hunky dory, it is perfectly satisfactory, fine.
rest on one's oars What does "rest on one's oars" mean?	relax one's efforts	relax one's effortsThe negotiating team decided to rest on their oars and wait until their partners had a chance to consider the offer.

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