American Idioms and Expressions

Pitch Camp Idiom

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pitch camp
What does pitch camp mean?
to set up or arrange a campsiteWe stopped for the night next to a small river and pitched camp.
pitch camp
What does pitch camp mean?
to set up or arrange a campsite We stopped for the night next to a small river and pitched camp.


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in short supply
What does "in short supply" mean?
not enough, in less than the amount or number neededChairs were in short supply so some of the guests had to sit on the floor.
on horseback
What does "on horseback" mean?
on the back of a horseWe rode out to the old red barn on horseback.
close one's eyes to (something)
What does "close one's eyes to (something)" mean?
to ignore something The teacher closed her eyes to the misbehavior of the students.

Don't sweat the small stuff
What does "Don't sweat the small stuff" mean?
This is used to tell people not to worry about trivial or unimportant issues.
out of line
What does "out of line" mean?
to be unacceptable, to be not correctHis proposal to travel to New York is out of line. We can never accept it.
after hours
What does "after hours" mean?
after the regular closing or finishing time Our library has a place to return books after hours.

birthday suit
What does "birthday suit" mean?
a completely naked bodyThe little boy was running down the street in his birthday suit.
come into one`s own
What does "come into one`s own" mean?
to begin to perform or work well because of good circumstancesThe player has come into his own as a basketball player since he changed positions.
warts and all
What does "warts and all" mean?
including one's bad pointsHe likes to be able to relax, warts and all, with his friends.
have eyes only for (someone or something)
What does "have eyes only for (someone or something)" mean?
give all of one`s attention to someone or something, be interested only in someone or somethingShe has eyes only for her boyfriend.

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