Set (something) On Its Ear Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Set (something) On Its Ear Idiom mean?

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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.
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drink What does "drink" mean?	use gasoline (said of cars)
to the core What does "to the core" mean?	all the way through, basically	The local government is corrupt to the core and everybody wants the mayor to leave office.
ring down the curtain on (something) What does "ring down the curtain on (something)" mean?	to bring something to an end	The famous singer rang down the curtain on an evening of wonderful music.
airhead What does "airhead" mean?	dimwit; stupid person (usually said of women).	She's a total airhead, can't even spell her own name.
At a loose end What does "At a loose end" mean?	(UK) If you are at a loose end, you have spare time but don't know what to do with it.
yours truly What does "yours truly" mean?	oneself, I, me	I told my friend that if he wanted to borrow some money he could talk to yours truly.
Stew in your own juices What does "Stew in your own juices" mean?	If you leave someone to stew in their own juices, you leave them to worry about the consequences of what they have done wrong or badly.
take to one's heels What does "take to one's heels" mean?	to run away	The young boys took to their heels when the man came out of the building.
bite the hand that feeds one What does "bite the hand that feeds one" mean?	to harm someone who does good things for you	I do not want to make my company angry because I do not want to bite the hand that feeds me.
chalk up (something) What does "chalk up (something)" mean?	to record something	The stock prices of the company chalked up a big increase last week.

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Set (something) On Its Ear Idiom