Off And Running Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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off and running What does off and running mean?	to be started up and already going	The candidates are off and running in the race to become mayor of the city.
off and running What does off and running mean?	make progress in something from the beginning (from horses who run quickly from the start of a race)	make progress in something from the beginning (from horses who run quickly from the start of a race)The two candidates were off and running in the race to become mayor of the city.
off and running What does off and running mean?	to be making a good start, to be progressing well	The candidates are off and running in the race to become mayor of the city.
off and running What does off and running mean?	making a good start, progressing well (horses are off and running when they start a race)	The two candidates were off and running in the race to become mayor of the city.
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put (something) on ice What does "put (something) on ice" mean?	to delay or postpone something	The city put the plans for the new stadium on ice as they tried to get more money for the project.

A day late and a dollar short What does "A day late and a dollar short" mean?	If something is a day late and a dollar short, it is too little, too late.
cut (someone) a check What does "cut (someone) a check" mean?	to write a check to someone, to have a computer print a check (usually used for checks from a business)	We cut the man a check for the work that he had done.
speak off the cuff What does "speak off the cuff" mean?	to speak in public without preparation	My father plans to speak off the cuff at his retirement party tonight.
get one's act together What does "get one's act together" mean?	to become more organized	My sister finally got her act together and was able to find a new job.
for instance What does "for instance" mean?	for example	"For instance, you can go to the island by boat, plane or helicopter."
street What does "street" mean?	Wall Street (note that this is often capitalized)

make a day of it What does "make a day of it" mean?	do something all day	We decided to make a day of it and spend the day at the beach.
a house of cards What does "a house of cards" mean?	something badly put together and easily knocked down, a poorly made plan/action	The peace agreement between the two countries was like a house of cards and fell apart as soon as a minor problem occurred.

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Off And Running Idiom