Shore (something) Up Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Shore (something) Up Idiom mean?

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shore (something) up What does shore (something) up mean?	to add support to something which is weak	It was necessary to shore up the house after the mud slide damaged the foundation.
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talk a blue streak What does "talk a blue streak" mean?	to talk very much and very rapidly	The woman beside me on the bus talked a blue streak for most of the journey.

in bad faith What does "in bad faith" mean?	with bad or dishonest intent	The man was bargaining in bad faith when he tried to buy the car.
take care of (someone or something) What does "take care of (someone or something)" mean?	to look after or give attention to someone or something	You should take care of your health or you will become sick.
Play havoc What does "Play havoc" mean?	Playing havoc with something is creating disorder and confusion; computer viruses can play havoc with your programs.
in broad daylight What does "in broad daylight" mean?	publicly visible in the daytime	The robbery of the store took place in broad daylight.
like a bolt out of the blue What does "like a bolt out of the blue" mean?	suddenly and without warning	It was like a bolt out of the blue when my father said that he was going to change jobs.
eat one`s cake and have it too What does "eat one`s cake and have it too" mean?	to use or spend something but still keep it	The man wants to eat his cake and have it too and he will never give up anything.
It's your funeral What does "It's your funeral" mean?	The other person has made a decision that you think is bad. However, it is their choice; it is their funeral.
as easy as duck soup What does "as easy as duck soup" mean?	very easy	It was as easy as duck soup to find the book that I wanted in the library.

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Shore (something) Up Idiom