American Idioms and Expressions

See One`s Way Clear To (do Something) Idiom

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see one`s way clear to (do something)
What does see one`s way clear to (do something) mean?
to feel able to do something"When you see your way clear to begin the job could you please come and tell me."

Some Random Idioms
up and around
What does "up and around" mean?
out of bed and moving aboutI was up and around before 6:00 AM this morning.
bats in the belfry
What does "bats in the belfry" mean?
crazy, eccentric (bats are not birds but are mammals that can fly)I think that my boss has bats in the belfry. His ideas are absolutely crazy.
thumb one`s nose at (someone or something)
What does "thumb one`s nose at (someone or something)" mean?
to look with disfavor or dislike at someone or something, to refuse to obey someoneMy friend thumbed his nose at me when I asked him to stop talking so loud.
Unwavering loyalty
What does "Unwavering loyalty" mean?
Unwavering loyalty does not question or doubt the person or issue and supports them completely.
cold comfort
What does "cold comfort" mean?
no comfort at all The government offered money to the victims of the fire but it was cold comfort to those who had lost their families.

call in (someone) or call (someone) in
What does "call in (someone) or call (someone) in" mean?
to ask someone for help, to call for special advice We called in a doctor to look at the patient.

polish the apple
What does "polish the apple" mean?
to flatter someoneNobody likes the girl because she is always trying to polish the apple with her teacher.
shit-ass
What does "shit-ass" mean?
of or pertaining to an awful, repulsive person
slice of the cake/pie
What does "slice of the cake/pie" mean?
a share of somethingThe government wants a slice of the cake of the money from the new casinos.
Get on your soapbox
What does "Get on your soapbox" mean?
If someone on their soapbox, they hold forth (talk a lot) about a subject they feel strongly about.
Plain as the nose on your face
What does "Plain as the nose on your face" mean?
If something is as plain as the nose on your face, it is very clear and obvious.

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