Table A Motion Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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table a motion What does table a motion mean?	to postpone the discussion of something during a meeting	We tabled a motion to discuss the safety issue at another time.
table a motion What does table a motion mean?	to postpone the discussion of something during a meeting	We tabled a motion to discuss the safety issue at another time.
	Some Random Idioms
have one's back to the wall What does "have one's back to the wall" mean?	be in a defensive position	The boy has his back to the wall and must pass his exam or leave school.

(can`t) stand (someone or something) What does "(can`t) stand (someone or something)" mean?	to not be able to tolerate someone or something, to dislike someone or something (usually used in the negative)	My friend can`t stand the other people in her class.
hit a snag What does "hit a snag" mean?	run into a problem	The negotiations to end the teachers' strike hit a snag last night.
like getting blood out of a stone What does "like getting blood out of a stone" mean?	very difficult to get something from someone or something	It is like getting blood out of a stone to try and ask my friend for anything.
get down to the nitty-gritty What does "get down to the nitty-gritty" mean?	to get down to the basic facts	The teacher called us into her office to get down to the nitty-gritty of what had happened earlier.
kick back What does "kick back" mean?	unwind; relax; have fun
Fit of pique What does "Fit of pique" mean?	If someone reacts badly because their pride is hurt, this is a fit of pique.

take one's cue from (someone) What does "take one's cue from (someone)" mean?	to use another's behavior or reactions as a guide to one's own	The musicians took their cue from the conductor when the orchestra performed the musical piece.
go in one ear and out the other What does "go in one ear and out the other" mean?	to hear something but then quickly forget it	Everything that the teacher says goes in one ear and out the other for my friend.
Drive home What does "Drive home" mean?	The idiomatic expression 'drive home' means 'reinforce' as in 'The company offered unlimited technical support as a way to drive home the message that customer satisfaction was its highest priority.'
what's happening What does "what's happening" mean?	idiom. what's going on
turn the clock back What does "turn the clock back" mean?	to return to an earlier period	The politician wanted to turn the clock back to an earlier time but everyone knew it was impossible.

American Idioms and Expressions

Table A Motion Idiom