American Idioms and Expressions

Ring Up (something) Idiom

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ring up (something)
What does ring up (something) mean?		 to add and record a sale on a cash registerI went to the cash register so the clerk could ring up the items that I had bought.

Some Random Idioms
give (someone) the eye
What does "give (someone) the eye" mean?		 to look or stare at someone (especially in a cold or unfriendly way)The store manager began to give me the eye so I left.
in store
What does "in store" mean?		 ready to happen, waitingI don`t really know what the future has in store for me but I will be ready for anything.
POW
What does "POW" mean?		prisoner of war
What can sorry do?
What does "What can sorry do?" mean?		 This means that it is not enough to apologise.
cut one's losses
What does "cut one's losses" mean?		 to reduce one's losses of money or something elseThe owners decided to sell the soccer team in order to cut their losses.
rule the roost
What does "rule the roost" mean?		 to be the boss or manager somewhere - often at home (a roost is a place where birds can perch or sit) My grandfather ruled the roost in his family.

dick
What does "dick" mean?		dumb person (usually a man)
Warm the cockles of your heart
What does "Warm the cockles of your heart" mean?		 If something warms the cockles of your heart, it makes you feel happy.
think better of (doing something)
What does "think better of (doing something)" mean?		 to think about something again and make a better decision regarding itI would think better of going to Europe in the winter if I ever go there again.
you can't make an omelette without breaking the eggs
What does "you can't make an omelette without breaking the eggs" mean?		 you cannot do something without causing some problems or having some effects"You can't make an omelette without breaking the eggs and if you want to change the work schedules, then you are going to cause problems."
deli
What does "deli" mean?		delicatessen. I'm going to the deli for a sandwich. Anyone want anything?
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