American Idioms and Expressions

Riding High Idiom

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riding high What does riding high mean?	to be attracting attention, to be enjoying great popularity	The new government has been riding high in the opinion polls for several months now.
riding high What does riding high mean?	to be enjoying great popularity, to be attracting attention	The new government has been riding high in the opinion polls for several months now. right Idioms
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smooth (something) over What does "smooth (something) over" mean?	to make something seem better or more pleasant	We tried to smooth over the problems between the two managers.

suck up What does "suck up" mean?	tolerate; endure; accept something.	I know your job is tough, but you just have to suck it up.
swear off (something) What does "swear off (something)" mean?	to decide to give up something that you are in the habit of using	My friend swore off tobacco several years ago.
grin like a Cheshire cat What does "grin like a Cheshire cat" mean?	to grin or smile broadly	The little boy was grinning like a Cheshire cat when he entered the room.
in a split second What does "in a split second" mean?	in just an instant	The car accident happened in a split second before anyone could do anything to prevent it.
beemer What does "beemer" mean?	BMW automobile.	Nice beamer, how'd you afford it?

draw lots/straws What does "draw lots/straws" mean?	to choose from a group of things to decide who will do something	We decided to draw lots to see who would wash the dishes.
packed in like sardines What does "packed in like sardines" mean?	to be packed in very tightly	The commuters were packed in like sardines in the subway car. fruit Idioms
fill in the blanks What does "fill in the blanks" mean?	to supply the missing words or information on a test or other exercise	We had to fill in the blanks for the questions on the test.
go through What does "go through" mean?	to be approved, to pass, to be agreed upon	The new law will probably go through next week.
punk What does "punk" mean?	of or pertaining to punk music and those who listen to it

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