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

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put one's mind to (something) What does put one's mind to (something) mean?	to give one's complete attention to something	The boy can do anything if he puts his mind to it.
put one's mind to (something) What does put one's mind to (something) mean?	to give one's complete attention to something	I put my mind to making the party as successful as possible.
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spook What does "spook" mean?	spy; espionage agent
shove off What does "shove off" mean?	to start, to leave	"I think that it is time for us to shove off. It is almost midnight."
ass-kisser What does "ass-kisser" mean?	someone who flatters for personal gain; a toady.	He is such an ass-kisser, always complimenting our boss.
green thumb What does "green thumb" mean?	a talent for gardening, the ability to make things grow	My sister's husband has a green thumb and has a very beautiful garden.
try (out) one's wings What does "try (out) one's wings" mean?	to try to do something that one has recently become qualified to do	I am planning to try out my wings with my roller blades on Saturday.
carry on What does " carry on" mean?	to continue, to keep doing something as before	We were permitted to carry on with the party after we talked to our apartment manager.

jive turkey What does "jive turkey" mean?	dumb person	You're such a jive turkey, John. You couldn't have messed up more!
put-on What does "put-on" mean?	con; deception
tokus What does "tokus" mean?	buttocks; posterior
fill in for (someone) What does "fill in for (someone)" mean?	to replace someone temporarily	My friend is filling in for the librarian this week.

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Put One's Mind To (something) Idiom