American Idioms and Expressions

On The Verge Of (doing Something) Idiom

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

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on the verge of (doing something)
What does on the verge of (doing something) mean?		 to be just about to do somethingI was on the verge of quitting my job when I suddenly changed my mind.

Some Random Idioms
take care of number one
What does "take care of number one" mean?		 to only think about or take care of oneselfThe man takes care of number one and never thinks about anyone else.
birdseed
What does "birdseed" mean?		a minute amount of money. I'm getting paid birdseed for all my hard work.
have a hold on (someone)
What does "have a hold on (someone)" mean?		 have a strong and secure influence on someoneThe coach has a very strong hold on the members of the team.
have a brush with (the law or something)
What does "have a brush with (the law or something)" mean?		 have a brief experience with the law or somethingI had a brush with the law when my car was stopped for speeding.
dog in the manger
What does "dog in the manger" mean?		 one who prevents others from enjoying what one has no use for oneself (from Aesops Fables) The girl was a dog in the manger. She cancelled the dinner because she could not attend.

play one's ace
What does "play one's ace" mean?		 to use one's best resources (the ace is the most powerful card), to use all of one's powerI played my ace when I asked my boss for more money.
Blow by blow
What does "Blow by blow" mean?		 A blow-by-blow description gives every detail in sequence.
call of nature
What does "call of nature" mean?		 the need to go to the toilet The driver stopped his truck to answer the call of nature.

Run off your feet
What does "Run off your feet" mean?		 If you are run off your feet, you are extremely busy and don't have enough time to do everything.
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