American Idioms and Expressions

Put A Hold On (something) Idiom

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put a hold on (something)
What does put a hold on (something) mean?		 to place a restriction on something to show that it is reserved/delayedI put a hold on several books at the library.

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He who hesitates is lost
What does "He who hesitates is lost" mean?		 If one waits too long, the opportunity vanishes.
brush up on (something)
What does "brush up on (something)" mean?		 to review something that one has already learnedI am going to brush up on my English before my trip to New York.
tell on (someone)
What does "tell on (someone)" mean?		 to reveal the activities or wrongdoings of someone by telling othersThe girl told on her brother for eating the cake.
put up at a hotel/motel
What does "put up at a hotel/motel" mean?		 to stay at a hotel/motelWe decided to put up at a hotel and continue our trip the next day.
not have the stomach for (something)
What does "not have the stomach for (something)" mean?		 to have no desire to do something because you think that it is unpleasant or wrong I do not have the stomach to talk with my friend about his work and financial problems.

on hand
What does "on hand" mean?		 to be presentThe speaker will be on hand after the lecture if you have any questions that you want to ask her.
break down
What does "break down" mean?		 to lose control of one's emotionsThe woman broke down while the lawyer questioned her at the trial.
sucker
What does "sucker" mean?		trick; con; swindle; deceiveLet's sucker John into this scheme
like/love to hear oneself talk
What does "like/love to hear oneself talk" mean?		 enjoy talking rather than listening to other peopleMy friend likes to hear herself talk and it is very tiring to be around her.
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