American Idioms and Expressions

Reliance On (someone Or Something) Idiom

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reliance on (someone or something)
What does reliance on (someone or something) mean?		 trust and dependence on someone or somethingI think that my father has too much reliance on his business partner and it is causing him problems.

Some Random Idioms
cheat on (someone)
What does "cheat on (someone)" mean?		 to be unfaithful to someone The man began cheating on his wife which was the cause of their divorce.

get (something) out of one's system
What does "get (something) out of one's system" mean?		 eliminate some food or medicine out of one's body, get rid of the desire to do something (usually by doing what you want to do)My friend went travelling last year and finally got travelling out of her system. Now she is happy to stay home and work.
see red
What does "see red" mean?		 to become very angry My boss saw red when I told him that I would not be coming to work today.

white Idioms



stand one's ground
What does "stand one's ground" mean?		 stand up for one's rightsI stood my ground and refused to do anything that was not honest and the right thing to do.
save one`s breath
What does "save one`s breath" mean?		 to keep silent because talking will do no good "You can save your breath and not bother talking to him. He never listens to anyone."

every which way
What does "every which way" mean?		 in all directions The small children at the birthday party were running every which way.

have butterflies in one`s stomach
What does "have butterflies in one`s stomach" mean?		 to have a feeling of fear or anxiety in one's stomach I had butterflies in my stomach when I received the award.

best bib and tucker
What does "best bib and tucker" mean?		 one's best clothes I wore my best bib and tucker for the wedding reception.

hold (someone) hostage
What does "hold (someone) hostage" mean?		 keep someone as a hostageThe bank robbers were holding the woman hostage.
drop around
What does "drop around" mean?		 to come for a visitMy friend plans to drop around for a visit tomorrow.

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