Move On Somebody Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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move on somebody What does move on somebody mean?	try to seduce or pick up somebody
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bend (someone's) ear What does "bend (someone's) ear" mean?	to talk to someone (maybe annoyingly)	I did not want to go into my supervisor's office and have him bend my ear for a long time.

put in for (something) What does "put in for (something)" mean?	to apply for something	I put in for a transfer to another department of our company.
weigh down on (someone) What does "weigh down on (someone)" mean?	something worries or depresses someone	The man's problems at work seem to be weighing down on him.
Not wash What does "Not wash" mean?	If a story or explanation will not wash, it is not credible.
knock down the price of (something) What does "knock down the price of (something)" mean?	to decrease a price	The department store has knocked down the price of many of their products.
regs What does "regs" mean?	regulations (abbreviation).	Don't quote me the regs.

incumbent upon (someone) to (do something) What does "incumbent upon (someone) to (do something)" mean?	necessary for someone to do something	It is incumbent upon the next mayor to try and do something about crime in the city.
raise one's voice to (someone) What does "raise one's voice to (someone)" mean?	to speak loudly or shout at someone in anger	The teacher asked the child not to raise his voice.
twofer What does "twofer" mean?	two items for the price of one
joint What does "joint" mean?	bar; tavern; grill

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Move On Somebody Idiom