American Idioms and Expressions

Make Up (something/money/time) Idiom

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make up (something/money/time)
What does make up (something/money/time) mean?
do or supply something that is lacking, regain/repay somethingI had to make up the time that I was sick by working on Saturday.

Some Random Idioms
kinky
What does "kinky" mean?
weird; strange; unappealing
get back
What does "get back " mean?
to returnWe got back from London early yesterday afternoon.
warts and all
What does "warts and all" mean?
including all one's faults and disadvantages I talked to my friend and told him everything - warts and all.

go over (something) with a fine-toothed comb
What does "go over (something) with a fine-toothed comb" mean?
to search through something very carefully (fine-tooth comb is also correct)We went over the room with a fine-toothed comb while looking for the earring.
the best-laid plans of mice and men
What does "the best-laid plans of mice and men" mean?
the best thought-out plans that anyone can make The best-laid plans of mice and men could not prevent our travel problems.

decked out
What does "decked out" mean?
to be dressed in fancy clothesMy sister was decked out in her best clothes for the party.
pooped out
What does "pooped out" mean?
to be worn out, to be exhaustedWe spent all day painting the house so we were pooped out when we got home.
wild about (someone or something)
What does "wild about (someone or something)" mean?
enthusiastic about someone or somethingThe boys were wild about the new movie.
as easy as ABC
What does "as easy as ABC" mean?
very easy Learning how to use a computer is as easy as ABC for the children.

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