American Idioms and Expressions

Run Like Clockwork Idiom

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run like clockwork
What does run like clockwork mean?		 to run or progress very wellThe new production system runs like clockwork.
run like clockwork
What does run like clockwork mean?		 to run or progress very well The new production system runs like clockwork.


Some Random Idioms
for safekeeping
What does "for safekeeping" mean?		 in order to keep something safeI put the valuable stamps in the bank for safekeeping.
have growing pains
What does "have growing pains" mean?		 a child or organization has difficulties in its growthThe new company is having growing pains as it trys to meet the demands for its services.
just in case (something happens)
What does "just in case (something happens)" mean?		 if something happensI plan to take my umbrella just in case it rains today.
no end of/to (something)
What does "no end of/to (something)" mean?		 seeming almost endless, very many/much of somethingHe had no end of problems when he lived overseas for a year.
toss a salad
What does "toss a salad" mean?		 to mix a salad with the dressing I quickly tossed a salad and we ate dinner.

drink Idioms



first shirt
What does "first shirt" mean?		first sergeant
catch up on (something)
What does "catch up on (something)" mean?		 to do something that you have not had time to do, to learn about something (the daily news or news about old friends) I need to catch up on some of my reading this weekend.
I met my friend and we caught up on some news.

catch up with (someone or something)

occur to (someone)
What does "occur to (someone)" mean?		 to come into someone's mind (an idea or thought)It occurred to me that I will not be able to meet my friend on Saturday because I have to go to the airport to meet someone else.
eat humble pie
What does "eat humble pie" mean?		 to be humbled, to admit one`s error and apologizeOur boss was forced to eat humble pie after he made the wrong budget estimate for next year.
barge in on (someone or something)
What does "barge in on (someone or something)" mean?		 to interrupt someone or something, to intrude on someone or somethingMy sister often barges in on me when I am with my friends.
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