On The Alert (for Someone Or Something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does On The Alert (for Someone Or Something) Idiom mean?

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on the alert (for someone or something) What does on the alert (for someone or something) mean?	to be watchful and attentive for someone or something	The police are on the alert for the man who robbed the small store.
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chow What does "chow" mean?	food; meal; breakfast, lunch, or dinner

bring out (something) or bring (something) out What does "bring out (something) or bring (something) out" mean?	to make something available, to introduce something to the public	The woman brought out some snacks for the children. The computer company brought out a new computer last month.
half a loaf is better than none What does "half a loaf is better than none" mean?	having part of something is better than having nothing at all	Half a loaf is better than none and I would rather work part-time than have no job at all.
He who hesitates is lost What does "He who hesitates is lost" mean?	If one waits too long, the opportunity vanishes.
take no stock in (something) What does "take no stock in (something)" mean?	to pay no attention to something	I am beginning to take no stock in what my next-door neighbor says.
give the devil his due What does "give the devil his due" mean?	to recognize the good points of someone who you think is unworthy	We do not like the man's personality but you must give the devil his due, his workmanship is wonderful.
pop a wheelie What does "pop a wheelie" mean?	ride a motorcycle or bicycle with the front wheel off the ground.	He popped a wheelie, then crashed his bike.

bottom out What does "bottom out" mean?	to reach the lowest or worst point	The value of my stock has begun to bottom out and it should soon begin to increase in value.
Golden State What does "Golden State" mean?	California
speak the same language What does "speak the same language" mean?	to have similar ideas/tastes/opinions as someone else	I think that I speak the same language as the new supervisor in our company.
the straight and narrow What does "the straight and narrow" mean?	a straight and law-abiding route through life	The young man was back on the straight and narrow after his discussions with the police officer and social worker.
rubber What does "rubber" mean?	condom (U.S. usage).	Where can you buy rubbers at this time of night?
put out (something) What does "put out (something)" mean?	to produce/make something	The company decided to put out a newsletter for the employees.

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On The Alert (for Someone Or Something) Idiom