American Idioms and Expressions

See To (someone Or Something) Idiom

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

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see to (someone or something)
What does see to (someone or something) mean?		 to take care of someone or somethingI will see to the rental car and my friend will see to the airplane tickets.

Some Random Idioms
build up (someone or something)
What does "build up (someone or something)" mean?		 to make someone or something bigger or stronger, to promote somethingThe woman is always trying to build up her boss which makes her very well-liked by him.
have oneself something
What does "have oneself something" mean?		 use or consume somethingI decided to have myself a drink before leaving for the movie.
golden
What does "golden" mean?		 cool; nice; excellent. We're golden. Let's go.
keep a tight/close rein on (someone or something)
What does "keep a tight/close rein on (someone or something)" mean?		 strictly watch and control someone or somethingOur principal keeps a tight rein on what is being taught in the classrooms.
world is one`s oyster
What does "world is one`s oyster" mean?		 everything is possible for oneThe world is her oyster now that she has received her MBA from Harvard University.
herd cats
What does "herd cats" mean?		 do the impossible
No sweat!
What does "No sweat!" mean?		 No problem! No difficulty!It was no sweat for me to finish work early and then drive my friend to the airport.
PLOS
What does "PLOS" mean?		 parents looking over shoulder
Adam's apple
What does "Adam's apple" mean?		 The Adam's apple is a bulge in the throat, mostly seen in men.
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