American Idioms and Expressions

Mull Over (something) Idiom

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mull over (something)
What does mull over (something) mean?
think about something carefullyI took much time to mull over the new job offer from our competitor.

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What does "do with (someone or something)" mean?
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every which way
What does "every which way" mean?
in all directionsThe small children at the birthday party were running every which way.
kooky
What does "kooky" mean?
eccentric, peculiar, strange
sleaze
What does "sleaze" mean?
disgusting, despicable person
wait up (for someone)
What does "wait up (for someone)" mean?
not go to bed until someone arrives or something happensThe woman always waits up for her daughter to come home.
Home stretch
What does "Home stretch" mean?
The home stretch is the last part of something, like a journey, race or project.
a slice of the cake
What does "a slice of the cake" mean?
a share of somethingThe government wants a slice of the cake of the money from the new casinos.
put one's foot down (about something)
What does "put one's foot down (about something)" mean?
to object to something strongly, to refuse to do something, to refuse to allow something to happenMy sister finally put her foot down and stopped paying for the gas for her daughter's car.

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