American Idioms and Expressions

One's Lucky Stars Idiom

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one's lucky stars
What does one's lucky stars mean?
a certain star or planet which is thought to bring a person good luck and success in lifeYou can count your lucky stars that you don`t have to work on a rainy day like today.

Some Random Idioms
make the grade
What does "make the grade" mean?
be satisfactory and of an expected levelMy final assignment didn't make the grade and I was forced to do it again.
back on one`s feet
What does "back on one`s feet" mean?
to recover from sickness or trouble, to become independent againOur teacher was back on her feet shortly after her accident.
you can lead a horse to water (but you can't make it drink)
What does "you can lead a horse to water (but you can't make it drink)" mean?
you can give someone the opportunity to do something but you cannot force him or her to do it if they do not want toYou can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink and no matter how hard we try to help my cousin get a job he will not make any effort when we introduce him to someone who knows about a job.
getup
What does "getup" mean?
fancy dress or costume"What was that strange getup that your friend was wearing the other day?"
Running on empty
What does "Running on empty" mean?
If you are exhausted but keep going, you are running on empty.
You got me there.
What does "You got me there." mean?
I don't know the answer to your question."You got me there. What do you think the answer is?"
feel sorry for (someone)
What does "feel sorry for (someone)" mean?
to pity someone, to feel compassion for someone I feel sorry for my friend who recently lost his job.

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