American Idioms and Expressions

Pull (something) Together Idiom

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pull (something) together
What does pull (something) together mean?
to organize something, to arrange somethingWe were able to pull everything together and the convention was a great success.

Some Random Idioms
keep the lid on (something)
What does "keep the lid on (something)" mean?
restrain something, keep something quietThe hospital worked hard to keep the lid on the drug scandal.
totally spent
What does "totally spent" mean?
feeling adverse effects of methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)
cast about for (someone or something)
What does "cast about for (someone or something)" mean?
to look for someone or something The man has been casting about for a new job for a long time.

You get what you pay for
What does "You get what you pay for" mean?
Something that is very low in price is not usually of very good quality.
clip joint
What does "clip joint" mean?
a low-class business where people are cheated The men went into a clip joint near the bus station and had to pay a lot of money.

Know which way the wind blows
What does "Know which way the wind blows" mean?
This means that you should know how things are developing and be prepared for the future.
get a grip of oneself
What does "get a grip of oneself" mean?
to take control of one`s feelingsThe man got a grip of himself and calmed down.
as hungry as a bear
What does "as hungry as a bear" mean?
very hungry I was as hungry as a bear when I returned home from work yesterday.

go through the roof
What does "go through the roof" mean?
to go very highThe price of oil is going through the roof.

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