Pin (someone) Down Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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pin (someone) down What does pin (someone) down mean?	to keep someone from moving, to make someone stay in a place or position	The wrestler won the match after he pinned his opponent down for almost a minute.
pin (someone) down What does pin (someone) down mean?	to make someone tell the truth or make a commitment	I could not pin my friend down as to exactly when he would pay back the money that he owed me.
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bats in the belfry What does "bats in the belfry" mean?	crazy, eccentric (bats are not birds but are mammals that can fly)	I think that my boss has bats in the belfry. His ideas are absolutely crazy.

On your last legs What does "On your last legs" mean?	If someone's on their last legs, they're close to dying.
All over bar the shouting What does "All over bar the shouting" mean?	When something is all over bar the shouting, the outcome is absolutely certain.('All over but the shouting' is also used.)
bow and scrape What does "bow and scrape" mean?	to be very humble and subservient	I was forced to bow and scrape to get some money from my parents.
tie up (someone) What does "tie up (someone)" mean?	to take all the time of someone	The meeting tied up the manager so she was unable to answer the phone.

MMPORPG What does "MMPORPG" mean?	massively multiplayer online role playing game (e.g.: World of Warcraft)
make a run for it What does "make a run for it" mean?	dash for safety, make a quick escape	I made a run for it as soon as the class finished.
keep an eye on (someone or something) What does "keep an eye on (someone or something)" mean?	watch and take care of something (but not just look at something)	"Will you keep an eye on the baby while I go to the store."

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Pin (someone) Down Idiom