Shine Up To (someone) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Shine Up To (someone) Idiom mean?

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shine up to (someone) What does shine up to (someone) mean?	to try to please someone, to try to make friends with someone	He is always shining up to his boss in the hopes of getting an increase in salary.
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fall through What does "fall through" mean?	to fail, to not happen	My plan to go abroad fell through when my father refused to lend me some money.

put a flea in (someone`s) ear What does "put a flea in (someone`s) ear" mean?	to give someone a severe scolding, to give someone an idea or answer that is not welcome	I put a flea in my friend's ear when I began to criticize him.
keep one's eyes open What does "keep one's eyes open" mean?	to remain alert and watchful, to notice what is happening around you	I always try to keep my eyes open when I am walking downtown at night.
to order What does "to order" mean?	according to a buyer's specifications regarding size/color etc.	I bought three suits which were made to order when I visited Hong Kong last year.
Himalayan blunder What does "Himalayan blunder" mean?	A Himalayan blunder is a very serious mistake or error.
simmer down What does "simmer down" mean?	to become calm/quiet	He was very angry after the meeting but now he has begun to simmer down.
a long shot What does "a long shot" mean?	a bet or other risk taken though not likely to succeed	It was a long shot that he would get the job so he was very happy when he did get it.

crack What does "crack" mean?	break into (a safe or strong box, for example).	He cracked that safe in three minutes.
You get what you pay for What does "You get what you pay for" mean?	Something that is very low in price is not usually of very good quality.
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.
ISTM What does "ISTM" mean?	it seems to me
make a comeback What does "make a comeback" mean?	return to one's former (successful) career	The boxer has been training very hard in his attempt to make a comeback.

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Shine Up To (someone) Idiom