American Idioms and Expressions

Strike The Right Note Idiom

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strike the right note
What does strike the right note mean?
to do something suitable or pleasingI believe that the tone of my presentation struck the right note at the meeting last night.
strike the right note
What does strike the right note mean?
to do something suitable or pleasing I believe that my presentation struck the right note at the meeting last night.


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walk a tightrope
What does "walk a tightrope" mean?
be in a situation where you must be very cautiousThe Prime Minister is walking a tightrope regarding the international trade deal.
can
What does "can" mean?
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fall out of use
What does "fall out of use" mean?
to be no longer used CD players have fallen out of use recently.

go easy on (someone or something)
What does "go easy on (someone or something)" mean?
to be kind or gentle with someone or something The judge wanted to go easy on the young man but his bad attitude made it difficult to try and help him.

face down (someone)
What does "face down (someone)" mean?
to confront someone boldly, to defy someone We decided to face down our competitors and try to stay in business.

to the extent that
What does "to the extent that" mean?
to the degree that, in so far as"To the extent that I am able, I will be happy to help you."
for certain
What does "for certain" mean?
without doubt, certainly, surelyHe will not be playing in the game tonight for certain.
All of the above
What does "All of the above" mean?
This idiom can be used to mean everything that has been said or written, especially all the choices or possibilities.
drive at (something)
What does "drive at (something)" mean?
to try/want to say somethingI do not know what the man was driving at in his speech.
antsy
What does "antsy" mean?
: restless; impatient and tired of waiting."I hope Katy calls soon. Just sitting around andwaiting is making me antsy."

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