American Idioms and Expressions

On The Fence (about Something) Idiom

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on the fence (about something)
What does on the fence (about something) mean?		 to be undecidedThe politician is on the fence about the tax issue.

Some Random Idioms
cut down on something
What does "cut down on something" mean?		 to use less of somethingRecently the man has cut down on his smoking in order to become more healthy.
castles in the air
What does "castles in the air" mean?		 daydreams My sister is always building castles in the air and is very unrealistic.
Feast today, famine tomorrow
What does "Feast today, famine tomorrow" mean?		 If you indulge yourself with all that you have today, you may have to go without tomorrow.
ma deuce
What does "ma deuce" mean?		Browning M2 .50 caliber heavy machine gun
move into (something)
What does "move into (something)" mean?		 get started in a new job or businessOur company has decided to move into the retail sales of computers.
get one's sea legs
What does "get one's sea legs" mean?		 to become accustomed to a ship moving at sea, to become accustomed to something in generalAfter a few days at the new job I was able to get my sea legs.
issue a call for (something)
What does "issue a call for (something)" mean?		 make a public invitation or request for somethingThe government issued a call for people to donate goods to help the hurricane victims.
in a hurry
What does "in a hurry" mean?		 moving or acting quicklyHe is very busy and always in a hurry.
not miss much
What does "not miss much" mean?		 to not miss observing any part of what is going onOur teacher does not miss much and we must be very careful how we behave in her class.
built like a brick shithouse
What does "built like a brick shithouse" mean?		 muscular; strong in appearance; curvaceous (said of women)
foot the bill
What does "foot the bill" mean?		 to pay for somethingThe company will foot the bill for my move to Paris.
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