American Idioms and Expressions

Make A Point Of (doing/saying Something) Idiom

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make a point of (doing/saying something)
What does make a point of (doing/saying something) mean?
do or say something with a definite intentHe always makes a point of visiting his aunt when he is in town.

Some Random Idioms
half a loaf is better than none
What does "half a loaf is better than none" mean?
having part of something is better than having nothing at all Half a loaf is better than none and I would rather work part-time than have no job at all.

a tough break
What does "a tough break" mean?
an unlucky event, a misfortuneThe musician received a tough break when he became sick immediately before the music contest.
fuck like bunnies
What does "fuck like bunnies" mean?
have sex regularly and repeatedly
around the clock
What does "around the clock" mean?
all day and all nightWe worked around the clock to get the store ready to open.
Get your feathers in a bunch
What does "Get your feathers in a bunch" mean?
If you get your feathers in a bunch, you get upset or angry about something.
OK
What does "OK" mean?
(4) approve (verb).A: "Did your boss OK your vacation plans?"B: "No, but he said that taking them two weeks later would be allright.
turn up
What does "turn up" mean?
to appear suddenlyThe girls turned up when the party was almost over.
lay one's hands on (someone or something)
What does "lay one's hands on (someone or something)" mean?
to find someone or something (that may be difficult to find) If I can lay my hands on a screwdriver I will fix the broken table.

whitewash (something)
What does "whitewash (something)" mean?
to cover up or gloss over faults/errors/wrongdoingThe government was accused of trying to whitewash the scandal about the illegal money.
last will and testament
What does "last will and testament" mean?
one's will (especially its latest version)After my grandfather's funeral my uncle read out his last will and testament.

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