American Idioms and Expressions

Run Away With (something) Idiom

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run away with (something)
What does run away with (something) mean?		 to take something quickly and secretly without permission or by stealingSomeone ran away with the new computer so now we do not have one.
run away with (something)
What does run away with (something) mean?		 to be much better than others, to win easilyOur hometown team ran away with the football championship.

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take one's leave of (someone)
What does "take one's leave of (someone)" mean?		 to say goodbye to someone and leaveThe Princess took her leave of the Queen and left the room.
What's done is done.
What does "What's done is done." mean?		 something is final and in the pastWhat's done is done and now that he has quit his job he must find a new one.
out of favor (with someone)
What does "out of favor (with someone)" mean?		 to not have a person`s goodwillI have been out of favor with my boss for a few months now.
bullshit artist
What does "bullshit artist" mean?		an expert liar; someone good at lying or exaggerationYou are such a bullshit artist, it's incredible.
take (something) on the chin
What does "take (something) on the chin" mean?		 to experience and endure a direct blow or assaultThe man always takes things on the chin and he never complains.
(in) single file
What does "(in) single file" mean?		 stand in a line with one person behind the otherThe students lined up in single file before they entered the auditorium.
Even Stevens
What does "Even Stevens" mean?		 If everything is equal between people, they are even Stevens.
get oneself into a stew over (someone or something)
What does "get oneself into a stew over (someone or something)" mean?		 to be worried or upset about someone or somethingI try hard not to get myself into a stew over some of the rude remarks of my supervisor.
Real deal
What does "Real deal" mean?		 If something is the real deal, it is genuine and good.
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