American Idioms and Expressions

Stick One`s Neck Out For (someone Or Something) Idiom

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stick one`s neck out for (someone or something)
What does stick one`s neck out for (someone or something) mean?		 to take risks, to support someoneThe man never sticks his neck out for anyone at work and he has few friends.

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have a lot on one's mind
What does "have a lot on one's mind" mean?		 to have many things to worry aboutI have a lot on my mind with my new job and new apartment.
breath of fresh air
What does "breath of fresh air" mean?		 a fresh and imaginative approach to somethingThe manager's coaching style was a breath of fresh air compared to that of the previous coach.
as soft as a baby's bottom
What does "as soft as a baby's bottom" mean?		 very soft and smoothMy new silk pajamas are as soft as a baby's bottom.
by the skin of one`s teeth
What does "by the skin of one`s teeth" mean?		 by a very small margin, barely I arrived at the train station and was on time by the skin of my teeth.

konk
What does "konk" mean?		 go to sleep; fall asleep
belt (something) out
What does "belt (something) out" mean?		 to sing/play a song with lots of energyThe man stood up and belted out several old songs.
a crick in one's neck
What does "a crick in one's neck" mean?		 a painful cramp in one's neck I woke up this morning with a crick in my neck.

fire someone
What does "fire someone" mean?		 dismiss someone from a job because of poor performance. "If you continue to be late for work, the company willfire you."
make it to first base
What does "make it to first base" mean?		 successfully taking the first step with someone or when doing something successfully taking the first step with someone or when doing somethingI was not able to make it to first base in my attempt to have my boss change my work schedule.
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