American Idioms and Expressions

See To It (that Something Is Done) Idiom

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see to it (that something is done)
What does see to it (that something is done) mean?		 to take the responsibility to do something, to make sure that something is done"Will you please see to it that the garbage is taken out in the morning."

Some Random Idioms
fit (someone) into a schedule
What does "fit (someone) into a schedule" mean?		 to be able to enter someone into a schedule and have time to see him or herThe doctor was not able to fit me into her schedule.
next of kin
What does "next of kin" mean?		 one's closest living relative or relativesThe police notified the dead woman's next of kin after the accident.
have a big heart
What does "have a big heart" mean?		 to be very kind/generous/helpfulThe man has a big heart and he will always try to help other people.
put on a brave face
What does "put on a brave face" mean?		 to try to appear happy or satisified even though you are faced with serious problemsThe man put on a brave face after he was fired from his job.
donorcycle
What does "donorcycle" mean?		motorcyle to medical practitioners, so called because of the hate rate of death which results in organs available for donation
(to be) halfhearted about (someone or something)
What does "(to be) halfhearted about (someone or something)" mean?		 (to be) unenthusiastic about someone or somethingI was halfhearted about joining the group to go hiking.
in addition to (something)
What does "in addition to (something)" mean?		 additionally, furtherIn addition to a degree in history my friend also has a degree in economics.
ESP
What does "ESP" mean?		 Extrasensory Perception Extrasensory PerceptionThe movie was about a small boy who had the ability of ESP.
brand-new
What does "brand-new" mean?		 absolutely new I was finally able to buy a brand-new car.

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Ride high
What does "Ride high" mean?		 If someone is riding high, they are very successful at the moment.
shot down
What does "shot down" mean?		 rejected; eliminated; destroyed
Pull your finger out!
What does "Pull your finger out!" mean?		(UK) If someone tells you to do this, they want you to hurry up. ('Get your finger out' is also used.)
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