Stick Around Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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stick around What does stick around mean?	to stay or wait nearby for something	We decided to stick around after the game and talk for awhile.
stick around What does stick around mean?	to stay or wait nearby for something	We decided to stick around after the game and talk.
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put all one`s eggs in one basket What does "put all one`s eggs in one basket" mean?	to place all one`s efforts/interests/hopes in a single person or thing	You should not put all your eggs in one basket and invest all of your money in the stock market.

launch forth (on something) What does "launch forth (on something)" mean?	start out on something	Our boss launched forth on a long criticism of how we were doing our jobs.
raise a white flag What does "raise a white flag" mean?	to indicate that you have been defeated and that you want to give up	The soldiers raised a white flag and surrendered to the enemy.
on a splurge What does "on a splurge" mean?	to spend much money extravagantly	We went on a splurge last weekend and spent a lot of money.
yellow streak What does "yellow streak" mean?	cowardice in a person`s character	He has a yellow streak and will not help defend his friends.
big fish in a small pond What does "big fish in a small pond" mean?	an important person in a small place	The man was not so important in the city but in the small town he was a big fish in a small pond.

for once What does "for once" mean?	only one time	For once, my friend listened to what I was saying. Usually he ignores me.
Like a moth to a flame What does "Like a moth to a flame" mean?	Something that is like a moth to a flame is attracted to something that is deadly or dangerous.
full of beans What does "full of beans" mean?	to feel energetic, to be in high spirits	My aunt is full of beans tonight and she does not want to stop talking.
cheer (someone) up What does "cheer (someone) up" mean?	to make a sad person happy	We took our friend to a nice restaurant to cheer her up.

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Stick Around Idiom