American Idioms and Expressions

Raise An Objection To (someone Or Something) Idiom

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raise an objection to (someone or something)
What does raise an objection to (someone or something) mean?
to object to someone or somethingMy friend raised an objection about including my parents in our travel plans.

Some Random Idioms
clear up (something) or clear (something) up
What does "clear up (something) or clear (something) up" mean?
to solve or explain (a problem etc.) We cleared up the problem that we were having with our computers.
if the shoe fits wear it
What does "if the shoe fits wear it" mean?
ont Size=3>- if what is being said in general describes you then it probably means youYou should not criticize others for something that you would do yourself. Remember, if the shoe fits wear it.
pass with flying colors
What does "pass with flying colors" mean?
pass something easily and with a high scoreI was able to pass the science test with flying colors.
Nail in the coffin
What does "Nail in the coffin" mean?
A nail in someone or something's coffin is a problem or event that is a clear step towards an inevitable failure.
leap to conclusions
What does "leap to conclusions" mean?
decide something without having all the factsOur teacher leaped to conclusions when she accused the boy of breaking the window.
keep (someone) posted
What does "keep (someone) posted" mean?
keep someone informed or up-to-dateI asked my friend to keep me posted on his new job and address.
miss by a mile
What does "miss by a mile" mean?
fail to hit or do something by a great distance/amountThe soccer player seemed almost certain to score a goal but actually she missed by a mile.
on the blink
What does "on the blink" mean?
to be not workingMy stereo has been on the blink for many months.
go into (something) with one's eyes (wide) open
What does "go into (something) with one's eyes (wide) open" mean?
to do something or make a choice about something while knowing the problems that are involved and while having all of the necessary information The couple went into the construction contract with their eyes wide open.

in for a penny, in for a pound
What does "in for a penny, in for a pound" mean?
after spending some money or time for something you should spend more time or money to finish the job completelyIn for a penny, in for a pound and because we had already spent so much money repairing the car we decided to continue to pay more money until it was completely finished.
knuckle down (to something)
What does "knuckle down (to something)" mean?
begin to work earnestlyI think it is time that we knuckle down and finish this project.

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