Run The Good Race Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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run the good race What does run the good race mean?	to do the best that one can	The politician ran the good race but in the end he lost the election.
run the good race What does run the good race mean?	to do the best that one can	The politician ran the good race but in the end he lost the election.
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burn out What does "burn out" mean?	to stop working because of overuse	The light bulb is burned out.

have the makings of (something) What does "have the makings of (something)" mean?	possess the qualities that are needed for something	The new soccer player has the makings of a great star.
time out What does "time out" mean?	stop; stop talking; cease
publish or perish What does "publish or perish" mean?	university professors often have to publish books or articles in journals or they will not be successful in their jobs at the university	The professor was forced to publish or perish if he wanted to advance in his career at the university.
touch off (something) What does "touch off (something)" mean?	to start something	The arrest of the labor leader touched off a riot among the workers.
set (something) on its ear What does "set (something) on its ear" mean?	to cause a group/organization to be excited and interested in something	The new plan set most of the company on its ear. Everyone was very excited.
(one's) back is against the wall What does "(one's) back is against the wall" mean?	one is in a very difficult position	The man's back was against the wall and there was nothing that he could do to change the situation.

false pretenses What does "false pretenses" mean?	intentionally misrepresent facts to cheat or defraud someone	The woman was acting under false pretenses when she went to the bank and asked for a loan.
That makes two of us. What does "That makes two of us." mean?	The same thing is true for me.	"I do not want to go to the meeting."
variety is the spice of life What does "variety is the spice of life" mean?	life is made more interesting by doing new or different things	My grandmother believed that variety is the spice of life and is always starting new projects.

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Run The Good Race Idiom