American Idioms and Expressions

Run (something) By (someone) Again Idiom

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run (something) by (someone) again
What does run (something) by (someone) again mean?		 to say something againI asked my colleague to run his ideas by me again.

Some Random Idioms
carry the weight of the world on one's shoulders
What does "carry the weight of the world on one's shoulders" mean?		 to appear to be burdened by all the problems of the world My aunt feels that she is working too hard and that she is carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders.

warts and all
What does "warts and all" mean?		 including one's bad pointsHe likes to be able to relax, warts and all, with his friends.
get one's act together
What does "get one's act together" mean?		 to become more organizedMy sister finally got her act together and was able to find a new job.
flea in (someone`s) ear
What does "flea in (someone`s) ear" mean?		 an idea or answer that is not welcomeThe idea about changing the schedules is a flea in the supervisor`s ear.
keep (someone) out of one's hair
What does "keep (someone) out of one's hair" mean?		 to keep someone from annoying or bothering youWe tried hard to keep the little boy out of our hair while we were preparing for the wedding.
wear out one's welcome
What does "wear out one's welcome" mean?		 make someone uncomfortable by visiting too long. A: "Can't you stay two or three more days?" B: "No. I don't want to wear out my welcome."
true love
What does "true love" mean?		 a genuine feeling of romantic love a genuine feeling of romantic loveIt seemed like true love until we began to fight all of the time.
to sign on the dotted line
What does "to sign on the dotted line" mean?		 to put your signature on a contract or other important documentWe went to the lawyer's office to sign on the dotted line of the contract to start the new business.
battle rattle
What does "battle rattle" mean?		combat gear, esp. Kevlar helmets and flak jackets
air one`s dirty laundry/linen in public
What does "air one`s dirty laundry/linen in public" mean?		 to make public something embarrassing that should be kept secretThe dinner party became uncomfortable when the host began to air his colleague's dirty laundry in public.
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