American Idioms and Expressions

On One's Mind Idiom

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on one's mind
What does on one's mind mean?
currently being thought aboutThe incident at school was on my mind all week.
on one's mind
What does on one's mind mean?
occupying one's thoughts, currently being thought aboutRecently I have had many things on my mind.

Some Random Idioms
go for broke
What does "go for broke" mean?
to risk everything on one big effort, to try as hard as possibleAfter going for broke at the meeting we finally reached an agreement.
at this stage of the game
What does "at this stage of the game" mean?
at some point, at some time during an activity at some point, at some time during an activityAt this stage of the game I don't think that we should spend more money on the project.
all thumbs
What does "all thumbs" mean?
to be awkward and clumsy, a difficulty in fixing things or working with one's handsThe janitor is all thumbs and he can never fix something without making it worse.
clincher
What does "clincher" mean?
the last step; the final straw
have in mind
What does "have in mind" mean?
intend, plan"What do you have in mind for your wife`s birthday?"
swipe
What does "swipe" mean?
blow or strike by somebody or something
carry the ball
What does " carry the ball" mean?
to be in charge of something The vice-president was asked to carry the ball while the president was away.
balance the books
What does "balance the books" mean?
to check that all the money in a business is accounted forThe accountant spent several days trying to balance the books of his company.
brown bag it
What does "brown bag it" mean?
to take a lunch to work I must brown bag it this week because the company cafeteria is closed.

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