Sit At (someone's) Feet Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Sit At (someone's) Feet Idiom mean?

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sit at (someone's) feet What does sit at (someone's) feet mean?	to admire someone greatly, to be taught by someone	I would love to sit at the feet of the famous painter.
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screw up What does "screw up" mean?	err; mess up; blunder

nip and tuck What does "nip and tuck" mean?	almost even or tied	almost even or tiedThe two horses were running nip and tuck for most of the race but finally the younger horse won the race.
carry a lot of weight with (someone or something) What does "carry a lot of weight with (someone or something)" mean?	to be very influential with someone or with a group of people	The man's education and experience carry a lot of weight in the university.
lead (someone) to believe (something) What does "lead (someone) to believe (something)" mean?	imply something to someone	The salesman led me to believe that he would be able to deliver the product within a week.
A fool at 40 is a fool forever What does "A fool at 40 is a fool forever" mean?	If someone hasn't matured by the time they reach forty, they never will.
with one/both hand(s) tied behind one's back What does "with one/both hand(s) tied behind one's back" mean?	easily	I can look after the computer system with both hands tied behind my back.
black eye What does "black eye" mean?	a bruise near one's eye which makes it appear black	The man received a black eye when he bumped into the closed door.
by shank's mare What does "by shank's mare" mean?	by foot	I came to the meeting by shank's mare.
tightfisted (with money) What does "tightfisted (with money)" mean?	to be stingy with money	My friend is very tightfisted with money and he never likes to buy anything.
black sheep of the family What does "black sheep of the family" mean?	the worst member of a family	The boy was the black sheep of the family and nobody liked him.
keep up with the Joneses What does "keep up with the Joneses" mean?	try to be the same as your neighbors	He always worries about keeping up with the Joneses and is always frustrated.

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Sit At (someone's) Feet Idiom