Mistake (someone) For (someone) Else Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Mistake (someone) For (someone) Else Idiom mean?

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mistake (someone) for (someone) else What does mistake (someone) for (someone) else mean?	think that one person is another person	I mistook my friend's sister for someone else when I went to the airport.
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Fur coat and no knickers What does "Fur coat and no knickers" mean?	Someone with airs and graces, but no real class is fur coat and no knickers.

put one's mind to (something) What does "put one's mind to (something)" mean?	to give one's complete attention to something	I put my mind to making the party as successful as possible.
time is money What does "time is money" mean?	time is valuable so do not waste it	Time is money and I do not want to waste time talking to our supervisor because she always wants to argue with me.
lion's share of (something) What does "lion's share of (something)" mean?	the larger part/share of something	We found the lion's share of the lost tickets but some are still missing.
cost an arm and a leg What does "cost an arm and a leg" mean?	to cost much money	My father's new car cost an arm and a leg.
(not one`s) cup of tea What does "(not one`s) cup of tea" mean?	(not) something that one enjoys	It is not my cup of tea so I think that I will stay home and not go to the art gallery.

Be up the spout What does "Be up the spout" mean?	(UK) If a woman is up the spout, she is pregnant.
between the devil and the deep blue sea What does "between the devil and the deep blue sea" mean?	to be in a very difficult position	The mayor was between the devil and the deep blue sea when he tried to keep the two groups happy.
the tail wagging the dog What does "the tail wagging the dog" mean?	a situation where a small part controls the whole thing	The tail is wagging the dog. The receptionist controls everything in the office.
give-and-take What does "give-and-take" mean?	sharing, giving and receiving between people	You must be willing to give-and-take if you want to have a good marriage.

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Mistake (someone) For (someone) Else Idiom