Made To Measure Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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made to measure What does made to measure mean?	made especially to fit the measurements of someone	When I was working in Hong Kong I purchased several suits that were made to measure.
made to measure What does made to measure mean?	clothing that is made especially to fit the measurements of someone	When I was working in Hong Kong I purchased several suits that were made to measure.
	Some Random Idioms
in one's blood What does "in one's blood" mean?	built into one's personality or character	Riding a horse is in the girl's blood and she is an expert at it.
I may be daft, but I'm not stupid What does "I may be daft, but I'm not stupid" mean?	I might do or say silly things occasionally, but in this instance I know what I am doing (Usually used when someone questions your application of common-sense).
About as useful as a chocolate teapot What does "About as useful as a chocolate teapot" mean?	Someone or something that is of no practical use is about as useful as a chocolate teapot.
if at first you don't succeed try, try again What does "if at first you don't succeed try, try again" mean?	if you are patient and persevere you will achieve your goal even if you do not succeed at first	The father taught his son to be patient and keep trying. "If at first you don't succeed try, try again," he said often.
fit (someone or something) in What does "fit (someone or something) in" mean?	to make time for someone or something	I try hard to fit some exercise in everyday.
run around with (someone) What does "run around with (someone)" mean?	to be friends and do things with someone or with a group	My cousin's son is running around with a bad group of people.

go to rack and ruin What does "go to rack and ruin" mean?	to reach a very bad state of repair	The building has gone to rack and ruin since the new owners bought it.
I should cocoa What does "I should cocoa" mean?	(UK) This idiom comes from 'I should think so', but is normally used sarcastically to mean the opposite.
cross to bear/carry What does "cross to bear/carry" mean?	something that you must do or continue with even though you are suffering	Looking after my sister`s children is my cross to bear.

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Made To Measure Idiom