American Idioms and Expressions

Settle On (something) Idiom

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settle on (something)
What does settle on (something) mean?		 to decide on somethingWe finally settled on the fish dinner at the restaurant.

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Blood is worth bottling
What does "Blood is worth bottling" mean?		(AU) If an Australian says to you "Your blood is worth bottling", he/she is complimenting or praising you for doing something or being someone very special.
get a dirty look from (someone)
What does "get a dirty look from (someone)" mean?		 to receive a frown from someoneI got a dirty look from the man who was sitting next to my crying child.
Seed money
What does "Seed money" mean?		 Seed money is money that is used to start a small business.
make (something) right/good
What does "make (something) right/good" mean?		 replace or restore somethingI worked hard to make my relationship with my friend right.
carry a tune
What does "carry a tune" mean?		 to be able to sing accurately, to have musical abilityThe girl in the music class cannot carry a tune.
see the color of (someone's) money
What does "see the color of (someone's) money" mean?		 to make sure that someone has enough money for somethingI will not give the man the product until I see the color of his money.
air one's grievances
What does "air one's grievances" mean?		 to complain (often publicly) We aired our grievances during the monthly meeting.

in the bullpen
What does "in the bullpen" mean?		 a baseball player is in a special area getting ready to pitch in a game a baseball player is in a special area getting ready to pitch in a gameThe new pitcher practiced in the bullpen while he waited for a chance to enter the game.
from the heart
What does "from the heart" mean?		 sincerely, honestly The boy gave his girlfriend some flowers with a message from the heart.

joint
What does "joint" mean?		low-quality place for food or drink
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