American Idioms and Expressions

Stick To One`s Guns Idiom

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stick to one`s guns
What does stick to one`s guns mean?
to defend an action or opinion despite an unfavorable reactionOur boss is sticking to his guns on his decision to fire the manager of the store.

Some Random Idioms
hit a plateau
What does "hit a plateau" mean?
reach a certain level of activity/sales and then stopThe performance of the basketball team hit a plateau and then declined.
Turn up one's toes to the daisies
What does "Turn up one's toes to the daisies" mean?
If someone has turned up their toes to the daisies, it means that the person died.
wear thin
What does "wear thin" mean?
become thin from use or the passing of timeThe silver dollar began to wear thin after it was in use for many years.
one by one
What does "one by one" mean?
individually, one at a timeThe children entered the school building one by one.
hate (someone`s) guts
What does "hate (someone`s) guts" mean?
feel very strong dislike for someoneI absolutely hate the apartment manager's guts after she caused me so many problems.
parting of the ways
What does "parting of the ways" mean?
a point at which people separate and go their own waysI had a parting of the ways with my closest friend from high school.
Here's mud in your eye.
What does "Here's mud in your eye." mean?
Drink up! (used as a toast) "Here's mud in your eye," I said as my friend began to drink.

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