Pick On (someone) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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pick on (someone) What does pick on (someone) mean?	to do or say bad things to someone	The boy always picked on his sister when they were children.
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hot car What does "hot car" mean?	stolen vehicle

bring up What does "bring up" mean?	to raise or care for a child	My sister is bringing up three children.
air one's grievances What does "air one's grievances" mean?	to complain (often publicly)	We spent the meeting airing our grievances to the new supervisor.
get one's foot in the door What does "get one's foot in the door" mean?	to begin to do something that you hope will lead to future success (often used with jobs or careers)	I was able to get my foot in the door of the banking industry when I found a job at a bank.
a falling-out (with someone) What does "a falling-out (with someone)" mean?	a disagreement or quarrel with someone	We had a falling-out during our holiday and we have not spoken since.
as soft as a baby's bottom What does "as soft as a baby's bottom" mean?	very soft and smooth	My new silk pajamas are as soft as a baby's bottom.
TIIC What does "TIIC" mean?	the idiots in charge

pop What does "pop" mean?	strike; hit
Dead in the water What does "Dead in the water" mean?	If something is dead in the water, it isn't going anywhere or making any progress.
quake in one's boots What does "quake in one's boots" mean?	to be afraid, to shake from fear	I was quaking in my boots when my boss told me to come to his office.
go down the tube(s) What does "go down the tube(s)" mean?	faill completely
Laughing stock What does "Laughing stock" mean?	If someone becomes a laughing stock they do something so stupid or wrong that no one can take them seriously and people scorn and laugh at them.
every Tom, Dick and Harry What does "every Tom, Dick and Harry" mean?	the average person	The man said that he is not the same as every Tom, Dick and Harry.

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Pick On (someone) Idiom