American Idioms and Expressions

Set Great Store On (someone Or Something) Idiom

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set great store on (someone or something) What does set great store on (someone or something) mean?	to like or value someone or something	Our company sets great store on their ability to attract good people.
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do one`s best What does "do one`s best" mean?	to try to do something as well as one can	I tried to do my best on the exam. do one`s bit - to make one's expected contribution to a group project Our teacher did his
a known fact What does "a known fact" mean?	something that is generally recognized as a fact	It is a known fact that more people get colds in the winter than in the summer.
an end in itself What does "an end in itself" mean?	something that one wants specifically for itself and not as a way to do or get something else	For many people travelling is an end in itself and the destination is not important.
at once What does "at once" mean?	immediately	The police came at once after we called them.
lose face What does "lose face" mean?	be embarrassed or ashamed by an error or failure, lose dignity	Our boss lost face when his employees decided not to support him during the meeting.

less than pleased What does "less than pleased" mean?	not pleased	My father was less than pleased when I returned his car three hours late last night.
man-to-man What does "man-to-man" mean?	frank or honest, direct	I had a man-to-man talk with my friend about his problem last night.
Come and get it! What does "Come and get it!" mean?	Dinner is ready. Come and eat.	"Come and get it," my mother called after she made dinner.

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