American Idioms and Expressions

Make (something) To Order Idiom

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make (something) to order
What does make (something) to order mean?
make something only when someone requests itThe construction company must make many parts for their equipment to order.

Some Random Idioms
groovy
What does "groovy" mean?
cool; nice; excellent (anacrhonistic)
ravished with delight
What does "ravished with delight" mean?
to be overcome with happiness or delightI was ravished with delight when I heard that my friend had decided to get married.
greatest thing since sliced bread
What does "greatest thing since sliced bread" mean?
the best thing that there ever wasThe new digital camera is the greatest thing since sliced bread.
cross swords with (someone)
What does "cross swords with (someone)" mean?
to have an argument with someone I do not want to cross swords with my supervisor again.

dressed to kill
What does "dressed to kill" mean?
to wear one`s finest clothes The woman was dressed to kill when I saw her at the concert last week.

wonk
What does "wonk" mean?
serious, dedicated student
now and then
What does "now and then" mean?
occasionallyI like to go to that restaurant now and then.
shitload of
What does "shitload of" mean?
large quantity of something
lay it on thick
What does "lay it on thick" mean?
praise someone too muchMy friend began to lay it on thick when I told him about my new job.

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