Run Into (someone) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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run into (someone) What does run into (someone) mean?	to meet someone by chance	I ran into my cousin when I was at the supermarket.
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Down in the doldrums What does "Down in the doldrums" mean?	If somebody's down in the doldrums, they are depressed and lacking energy.
run rampant What does "run rampant" mean?	to run or grow out of control	The use of illegal taxis is running rampant in our city.
call a spade a spade What does "call a spade a spade" mean?	to speak bluntly	The supervisor called a spade a spade when he criticized the employee for being lazy.
Painted Jezebel What does "Painted Jezebel" mean?	A painted Jezebel is a scheming woman.
throw (something) into the bargain What does "throw (something) into the bargain" mean?	to include something in a deal	The owner of the store threw some DVD'S into the bargain when I purchased a DVD player.

die in one's boots What does "die in one's boots" mean?	to die fighting	The soldiers died in their boots after fighting very hard.
squeeze What does "squeeze" mean?	pressure; urge; push somebody to do something

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Run Into (someone) Idiom