Of Late Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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of late What does of late mean?	lately	Of late there has been almost no rain in our city.
of late What does of late mean?	lately	Of late, there has been almost no rain in our city.
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get set What does "get set" mean?	to get ready to start something	Everybody is getting set for the wedding ceremony.

bingo What does "bingo" mean?	minimum amount of fuel needed to safely return to base.	Bingo fuel. We're heading back, now.
take over (something) or take (something) over What does "take over (something) or take (something) over" mean?	to take control or possession of something, to take charge or responsibility for something	The government decided to take over the bank after it declared bankruptcy.
just what the doctor ordered What does "just what the doctor ordered" mean?	exactly what is needed or wanted	A nice hot bath was just what the doctor ordered after the long day at work.
make of (someone or something) What does "make of (someone or something)" mean?	think or have an opinion about someone or something	"What do you make of the new manager in accounting."
on the one hand What does "on the one hand" mean?	from one side of an issue, from one point of view	On the one hand I like my supervisor but on the other hand sometimes I dislike her a lot.
clam up What does "clam up" mean?	to stop talking	The girl clammed up when her boyfriend entered the room.
diamond in the rough What does "diamond in the rough" mean?	a good person or thing that is hidden by a rough exterior	The man is a diamond in the rough and a very gentle person.
in bad shape What does "in bad shape" mean?	injured; in poor (physical) condition.	The quarterback was in bad shape after the tackle.
square accounts with (someone) What does "square accounts with (someone)" mean?	to settle one's financial accounts with someone	I went to the small store to square accounts with the owner.

American Idioms and Expressions

Of Late Idiom