American Idioms and Expressions

Steal A March On (someone) Idiom

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steal a march on (someone)
What does steal a march on (someone) mean?		 to get an advantage over someone without being noticedI was able to steal a march on my colleague when he was away on vacation.

Some Random Idioms
in the groove
What does "in the groove" mean?		 at one`s best, doing something very wellWe are finally in the groove and should be able to finish this job by early next week.
It's not the size of the man in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the man
What does "It's not the size of the man in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the man" mean?		 This idiom means that determination is often more important than size, strength, or ability. ('It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.' is also used.)
in high gear
What does "in high gear" mean?		 very fast and activeThe preparations for the party were in high gear when I arrived at the house.
walk all over (an opponent)
What does "walk all over (an opponent)" mean?		 win a game easilyThey walked all over the other team at the soccer tournament.
pissing match
What does "pissing match" mean?		dispute; argument; pointless debate or competition
eat dirt
What does "eat dirt" mean?		 to accept another`s insults or bad treatmentThe accountant had to eat dirt because of the problems that he had caused.
make mincemeat out of (someone or something)
What does "make mincemeat out of (someone or something)" mean?		 to beat up or destroy someone or something The older boxer made mincemeat out of the young boxer.

come into fashion
What does "come into fashion" mean?		 to become fashionableMy sister says that although bell-bottom pants have come into fashion again she will never wear them.
zero in on
What does "zero in on" mean?		 adjust a gun so that it will hit a target, aim at somethingThe soldiers zeroed in on the target and began to fire their guns.
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