American Idioms and Expressions

Put The Bite On (someone) Idiom

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put the bite on (someone)
What does put the bite on (someone) mean?
to ask someone for money or favorsHe is always trying to put the bite on his friends to collect money for charity.
put the bite on (someone)
What does put the bite on (someone) mean?
to try to get money from someoneThe boy often puts the bite on his father before the weekend.
put the bite on (someone)
What does put the bite on (someone) mean?
to try to get money from someoneI plan to put the bite on my friend in order to get some money for the weekend.

Some Random Idioms
freaked
What does "freaked" mean?
stunned; shocked; surprised
bit bucket
What does "bit bucket" mean?
imagined site where lost computer data ends up
Swings and roundabouts
What does "Swings and roundabouts" mean?
If something's swings and roundabouts, it has about as many disadvantages as it has advantages.
forever and ever
What does "forever and ever" mean?
foreverThe little boy promised that he would be a good boy forever and ever.
at this juncture
What does "at this juncture" mean?
at the present time At this juncture there is no point to have a meeting.

You can't have cake and the topping, too
What does "You can't have cake and the topping, too" mean?
This idiom means that you can't have everything the way you want it, especially if your desires are contradictory.
on the lookout for (someone or something)
What does "on the lookout for (someone or something)" mean?
to be watchful for someone or somethingI am always on the lookout for older original movie posters.
Meat and drink
What does "Meat and drink" mean?
If something is meat and drink to you, you enjoy it and are naturally good at it, though many find it difficult.

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