American Idioms and Expressions

Straighten (something) Up Idiom

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straighten (something) up
What does straighten (something) up mean?		 to put something in order, to clean something upWe had to straighten up the house before inviting my parents over for dinner.

Some Random Idioms
pooped
What does "pooped" mean?		 very tired; exhausted."I went to bed really early last night. I waspooped!"
quick one
What does "quick one" mean?		 a single drink of alcohol taken before one does something elseWe stopped for a quick one on the way home from work.
in two minds about (something)
What does "in two minds about (something)" mean?		 to be undecided about somethingI am in two minds about going to a movie tonight.
squeeze
What does "squeeze" mean?		difficult situation
act one's age
What does "act one's age" mean?		 to behave as a mature person, to behave equal to one's age My friend never acts her age in public.

about to (do something)
What does "about to (do something)" mean?		 to be on the point of doing something I was about to leave my house when the phone rang.

flat broke
What does "flat broke" mean?		 to have no moneyI have been flat broke since I stopped working last month.
go bananas
What does "go bananas" mean?		 to become highly excited, to behave in a crazy wayThe boy's girlfriend went bananas when he forgot to buy her a birthday present.
man-to-man
What does "man-to-man" mean?		 frank or honest, directI had a man-to-man talk with my friend about his problem last night.
been around (the block)
What does "been around (the block)" mean?		 experienced (often sexually). She's been around the block and knows what she's doing in bed.
easy-going
What does "easy-going" mean?		 to be tolerant and relaxedOur boss has a very easy-going management style.
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