American Idioms and Expressions

Play Fast And Loose With (someone Or Something) Idiom

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play fast and loose with (someone or something)
What does play fast and loose with (someone or something) mean?
to act carelessly/thoughtlessly/irresponsiblyThe witness began to play fast and loose with the facts of his case and was severely criticized by the judge.

Some Random Idioms
heart is dead set against (something)
What does "heart is dead set against (something)" mean?
to be totally against somethingMy mother's heart is dead set against my plan to go to art school.
money doesn't grow on trees
What does "money doesn't grow on trees" mean?
money is valuable and you should not waste itMoney doesn't grow on trees and it is necessary to work hard and manage it well.
cut both ways
What does "cut both ways" mean?
to serve both sides of an argumentWhat the man said cuts both ways and we should carefully think about it.
psych up
What does "psych up" mean?
excite somebody; make somebody enthusiastic
one's number is up
What does "one's number is up" mean?
something bad will happen to someoneI think that the manager's number is up and he will soon be fired from his job.
Keep your chin up
What does "Keep your chin up" mean?
(UK) This expression is used to tell someone to have confidence.
cluster fuck
What does "cluster fuck" mean?
totally screwed up situation or circumstances
a ripple of protest
What does "a ripple of protest" mean?
a small amount of quiet protestThere was only a ripple of protest when the government raised the gasoline tax.
sink one`s teeth into (something)
What does "sink one`s teeth into (something)" mean?
to begin to work seriously on a project/problemThe problem is difficult and is hard to sink your teeth into.
take heed
What does "take heed" mean?
to be cautiousIt is best to take heed when you are crossing the street.

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