American Idioms and Expressions

Run Some Tests Idiom

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run some tests
What does run some tests mean?		 to do some medical tests on a patientThe doctor decided to run some tests on the patient.
run some tests
What does run some tests mean?		 to do some medical tests on a patient The doctor decided to run some tests on the patient.


Some Random Idioms
call for (someone)
What does "call for (someone)" mean?		 to come and get someone"Could you please come and call for me before you go to the game."
flying high
What does "flying high" mean?		 to be very happy, to be joyful My neighbor has been flying high since she won a car.

take liberties with (someone or something)
What does "take liberties with (someone or something)" mean?		 to use or abuse someone or somethingThe girl is taking liberties with her friend by always borrowing her car.
ball
What does "ball" mean?		a good time; great fun (at a party, etc.). We had a ball at that party last night.
Over the moon
What does "Over the moon" mean?		 If you are over the moon about something, you are overjoyed.
by virtue of (something)
What does "by virtue of (something)" mean?		 because of something My father got his new job by virtue of his volunteer work in the community.

in denial
What does "in denial" mean?		 refusing to believe something that is trueThe man was in denial about the fact that he may lose his job.
Tough nut to crack
What does "Tough nut to crack" mean?		 If something is a tough nut to crack, it is difficult to find the answer or solution. When used about a person, it means that it is difficult to get them to do or allow what you want. 'Hard nut to crack' is an alternative.
iron out (something)
What does "iron out (something)" mean?		 work out something, solve a problemWe have ironed out all of our problems at work and are doing better now.
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