American Idioms and Expressions

Shake (hands) On (something) Idiom

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shake (hands) on (something)
What does shake (hands) on (something) mean?		 to shake the hand of someone as a sign of agreement about somethingI shook hands on the agreement that I had to take on more responsibility at work.

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beef up (something)
What does "beef up (something)" mean?		 to make something strongerThe police beefed up the security around the convention site.
stick to one's ribs
What does "stick to one's ribs" mean?		 to last a long time and to fill one up (used for food) The meal that my grandmother made stuck to my ribs.

come back
What does "come back" mean?		 to return to the place where you are now My cousin came back from her holidays last week.

behind (someone`s) back
What does "behind (someone`s) back" mean?		 without someone's knowledge, secretly, when someone is absent I do not like people who talk behind my back.

broad
What does "broad" mean?		woman. Who's the new broad behind the bar?
on the lookout for (someone or something)
What does "on the lookout for (someone or something)" mean?		 to be watchful for someone or somethingI am always on the lookout for older original movie posters.
knock (someone) off
What does "knock (someone) off" mean?		 murder someoneThe owner of the shop was knocked off in the robbery last week.
deal someone in
What does "deal someone in" mean?		 include someone include someone I hope that my friend will deal me in on his new computer business.
bummer
What does "bummer" mean?		 unpleasant; unappealing; disappointing
fat is in the fire
What does "fat is in the fire" mean?		 a situation is bad or a person has serious problemsThe fat is in the fire now that the deadline is fast approaching for the court case.
trump card
What does "trump card" mean?		 something that is kept back to be used to win success if nothing else worksAlthough we appeared weak during the negotiations we had some new information to use as our trump card.
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