American Idioms and Expressions

Sit In On (something) Idiom

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sit in on (something)
What does sit in on (something) mean?
to attend or participate in a meetingOur boss sat in on our meeting so that he could learn what was happening.

Some Random Idioms
slow down
What does "slow down" mean?
to go more slowly than usual, to cause something to reduce speedYou should slow down when you are driving on a wet road.
hog
What does "hog" mean?
use all of; use a great deal of; take up most or all of something. Don't hog all the pizza. I want some too.
Dutch treat
What does "Dutch treat" mean?
a meal/movie etc. where each person pays his or her own way, to contribute equally to somethingWhen he goes out with his girlfriend it is always a Dutch treat as he does not have much money.
make a mountain out of a molehill
What does "make a mountain out of a molehill" mean?
to make something that is unimportant seem importantYou are making a mountain out of a molehill when you talk about the mistake.
Crocodile tears
What does "Crocodile tears" mean?
Pretending to cry in an attempt to manipulate or exploit, phony tears.OJ gave his testimony through crocodile tears.
It was often thought that crocodiles shed tears that slid down into their mouths, moistening their food and making it easier for them to swallow. Hence the tears appear to be an expression of emotion but are in fact a means to make it easier to swallow (possibly the observer).
soul kiss
What does "soul kiss" mean?
French kiss
tight spot
What does "tight spot" mean?
a difficult situationThe computer company has been in a tight spot since the shortage of computer chips appeared.
a ripple of protest
What does "a ripple of protest" mean?
a small amount of quiet protestThere was only a ripple of protest when the government raised the gasoline tax.
All bets are off
What does "All bets are off" mean?
If all bets are off, then agreements that have been made no longer apply.
Hedge your bets
What does "Hedge your bets" mean?
If you hedge your bets, you don't risk everything on one opportunity, but try more than one thing.
Prim and proper
What does "Prim and proper" mean?
Someone who is prim and proper always behaves in the correct way and never breaks the rules of etiquette.
off to one side
What does "off to one side" mean?
to be beside something, to be moved a little away from somethingWe put the old chair off to one side while we tried to decide what to do with it.

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