Set Up (something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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set up (something) What does set up (something) mean?	to establish something, to provide the money for something	The newspaper company provided the money to set up the new travel magazine.
set up (something) What does set up (something) mean?	to make something ready to use by putting the parts together	After we set up the gas barbecue we were able to cook dinner.
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Bat an eyelid What does "Bat an eyelid" mean?	If someone doesn't bat an eyelid, they don't react or show any emotion when surprised, shocked, etc.

Hot ticket What does "Hot ticket" mean?	A hot ticket is something that is very much in demand at the moment.
round-robin meeting/discussion/debate What does "round-robin meeting/discussion/debate" mean?	a meeting or discussion in which each person in a group takes part	We had a round-robin panel discussion on what we could do to help protect the environment.
come down in the world What does "come down in the world" mean?	to lose one's social position	My father came down in the world when he decided to change jobs.
tip the balance What does "tip the balance" mean?	to have important or decisive influence, to decide something	The man's ability to speak French tipped the balance in his favor to get the job at the embassy.
get one's hands on (someone or something) What does "get one's hands on (someone or something)" mean?	to find someone or something (someone or something that may be difficult to find)	I want to get my hands on a new gas tank for the camping stove.
burn a hole in one`s pocket What does "burn a hole in one`s pocket" mean?	to stimulate someone to spend money quickly	My money is burning a hole in my pocket and I will probably spend it quickly.
hold out (one's hand) What does "hold out (one's hand)" mean?	reach out, extend	She held out her hand to help her mother climb up the stairs.

snow job What does "snow job" mean?	deception; con
burbs What does "burbs" mean?	suburbs.	You're living out in the burbs now?
get into a stew about/over (someone or something) What does "get into a stew about/over (someone or something)" mean?	to be worried or upset about someone or something	My mother is getting into a stew about my aunt not phoning.
beauty spot What does "beauty spot" mean?	female genitals

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Set Up (something) Idiom