American Idioms and Expressions

Of Benefit To (someone) Idiom

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of benefit to (someone)
What does of benefit to (someone) mean?		 to be good for someone, to be a benefit to someoneAnother meeting to solve the problem would be of no benefit to myself so I decided not to attend.

Some Random Idioms
hit the books
What does "hit the books" mean?		 study or prepare for classHe stayed home all weekend and hit the books.
see about (something)
What does "see about (something)" mean?		 to check into somethingI am going to see about getting the book before next week.
shut the door on (someone)
What does "shut the door on (someone)" mean?		 to close the door to keep someone outThe teacher always shuts the door on students who come late for her class.
first come, first served
What does "first come, first served" mean?		 the person who comes first will have his turn first"First come, first served" my aunt called as she put the food on the table.
collar
What does "collar" mean?		arresting of someone. Any new collars last night, officer?
put (something) past (someone)
What does "put (something) past (someone) " mean?		 to be surprised by what someone does (usually used in the negative)I would not put it past my friend to try and change jobs for the second time this year.
give (someone) a fair shake
What does "give (someone) a fair shake" mean?		 give someone fair treatmentThe man did not believe that the judge would give him a fair shake at his trial.
off one`s rocker
What does "off one`s rocker" mean?		 to be crazyHe must be off his rocker if he thinks that he can spend much money and not have financial problems.
gone to meet one's maker
What does "gone to meet one's maker" mean?		 to be deadThe car accident was terrible and the driver has gone to meet his maker.
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