Set A Trap Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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set a trap What does set a trap mean?	to prepare a trap to catch an animal or a person who is doing something wrong/illegal	The conservation officers set a trap to try and catch the bear.
set a trap What does set a trap mean?	to prepare a trap to catch an animal or a person who is doing something wrong or illegal	The conservation officers set a trap to try and catch the bear.
	Some Random Idioms
as red as a ruby What does "as red as a ruby" mean?	deep red	The office assistant was wearing lipstick that was as red as a ruby.

drag What does "drag" mean?	inhale or puff on a cigarette
have a yellow streak What does "have a yellow streak" mean?	to be cowardly	The man has a yellow streak and he will not defend you if you are having a problem.
once in a blue moon What does "once in a blue moon" mean?	very rarely	I only go to that restaurant once in a blue moon.
fill in the blanks What does "fill in the blanks" mean?	supply the missing words or information on a test or other exercise	We had to fill in the blanks for most of the questions on the test.
get (someone) out of one's hair What does "get (someone) out of one's hair" mean?	to stop someone from annoying or bothering you	The woman tried hard to get the little boy out of her hair.
diddly-squat What does "diddly-squat" mean?	nothing; nothing at all
kissyface What does "kissyface" mean?	kissing
receive (someone) with open arms What does "receive (someone) with open arms" mean?	to greet someone eagerly	The employees received their new boss with open arms.
get your ass in gear What does "get your ass in gear" mean?	get moving; get going; get started.	Get your ass in gear. It's time for school.

American Idioms and Expressions

Set A Trap Idiom