Put One's Back Into (something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Put One's Back Into (something) Idiom mean?

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put one's back into (something) What does put one's back into (something) mean?	use great physical or mental energy to do something	We put our backs into trying to move the freezer out of the basement.
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come to feel (something) What does "come to feel (something)" mean?	to begin or learn to feel something	I have come to feel that the girl is not suited for this job.

grab a bite to eat What does "grab a bite to eat" mean?	to get/have something to eat (usually quickly)	I will grab a bite to eat after the game today.
an opening gambit What does "an opening gambit" mean?	an opening statement or something to help give one an advantage in bargaining or something similar	The union made several concessions as their opening gambit in their negotiations with the company.
in for (something) What does "in for (something)" mean?	unable to avoid something, sure to get something	He is in for a lot of trouble now that he is unable to finish his graduation essay.
have a good eye for (something) What does "have a good eye for (something)" mean?	to be able to judge something correctly, to have good taste in something	The woman has a good eye for color and her apartment is very beautiful.
come to blows What does "come to blows" mean?	to begin to fight	The two men came to blows when they were trying to fix the car.
have (someone or something) on one's mind What does "have (someone or something) on one's mind" mean?	to be thinking a lot about someone or something	My friend has many school problems on his mind.
champ at the bit What does "champ at the bit" mean?	to be ready and anxious to do something	Everybody was champing at the bit to start writing the test.
keg party What does "keg party" mean?	party or event at which beer is served from a keg (barrel-sized container of beer)
to jazz up (something) What does "to jazz up (something)" mean?	brighten up something, add more noise/movement/color to something	They jazzed up the community center for the party tonight.
a bull in a china shop What does "a bull in a china shop" mean?	a tactless person who upsets others or upsets plans, a very clumsy person	The boy is like a bull in a china shop so you should be careful if you invite him to your house.

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Put One's Back Into (something) Idiom