American Idioms and Expressions

Put Off (something) Idiom

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put off (something)
What does put off (something) mean?		 to postpone/delay somethingThey put off the game because of the rain.

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eco freak
What does "eco freak" mean?		somebody greatly concerned about the state of the environment
take (something) with a grain of salt
What does "take (something) with a grain of salt" mean?		 to not take something that someone has said seriouslyYou can take everything that our teacher says with a grain of salt.
on hand
What does "on hand" mean?		 to be in one's possession, to be ready We did not have enough supplies on hand so we were unable to finish the job.

unfamiliar territory
What does "unfamiliar territory" mean?		 an area of knowledge unknown to the speakerTrying to pilot an airplane was unfamiliar territory for the flight attendant.
get on in years
What does "get on in years" mean?		 to become older My uncle is getting on in years and is not very healthy.

Collateral damage
What does "Collateral damage" mean?		 Accidental or unintended damage or casualties are collateral damage.
up front
What does "up front" mean?		 honest, correctHe was very up front when giving me the information about the new office.
just what the doctor ordered
What does "just what the doctor ordered" mean?		 exactly what is needed or wantedA nice hot bath was just what the doctor ordered after the long day at work.
lay one's hands on (someone or something)
What does "lay one's hands on (someone or something)" mean?		 to find someone or something (that may be difficult to find)If I can lay my hands on a screwdriver I will fix the broken table.
set the pace
What does "set the pace" mean?		 to decide on a rate of speed to do something that others will followThe manager of the factory sets the pace for the employees under him.
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