American Idioms and Expressions

Make It To First Base Idiom

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make it to first base
What does make it to first base mean?
successfully taking the first step with someone or when doing something successfully taking the first step with someone or when doing somethingI was not able to make it to first base in my attempt to have my boss change my work schedule.
make it to first base
What does make it to first base mean?
to successfully take the first step with someone or when doing something (in baseball the first step around the bases to score is to get to first base) I could not make it to first base in my attempt to have my boss change my work schedule.


Some Random Idioms
get after (someone) to do (something)
What does "get after (someone) to do (something)" mean?
to urge someone to do something that he or she should do but has neglectedI will get after the repairman to fix the computer as soon as he returns.
spot
What does "spot" mean?
club; nightclub; nigth spot. Where's a good spot to hang out around here?
have a pick-me-up
What does "have a pick-me-up" mean?
to eat or drink something stimulatingI wanted to have a pick-me-up so I stopped at a small shop for a coffee.
according to (someone or something)
What does "according to (someone or something)" mean?
as said or told by someone, in agreement with something, in the order of something, in proportion to somethingAccording to our teacher, there will be no class next week.
Full throttle
What does "Full throttle" mean?
If you do something full throttle, you do it with as much speed and energy as you can.
buy off (someone) or buy (someone) off
What does "buy off (someone) or buy (someone) off" mean?
to use a gift or money to divert someone from their duty (similar to a bribe and sometimes illegal) The land developer tried to buy off the politician but he was not successful.

in light of (something)
What does "in light of (something)" mean?
as a result of new information, because of somethingIn light of his contribution to the company we decided to give him a large summer bonus.
show up
What does "show up" mean?
to appear, to arrive, to be present"What time did your friend show up for the party?"

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