American Idioms and Expressions

Take (something) By Storm Idiom

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take (something) by storm What does take (something) by storm mean?	to capture something by a sudden or very bold attack	The army took the town by storm and was able to capture all of the enemy soldiers.
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Fall on your sword What does "Fall on your sword" mean?	If someone falls on their sword, they resign or accept the consequences of some wrongdoing.

You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours. What does "You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours." mean?	if you do me a favor then I will do you a favor	"You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours," is a common expression in the construction industry. Blood Idioms
go Dutch What does "go Dutch" mean?	to each pay for themselves (used for two people)	We always go Dutch when we go on a date.
post What does "post" mean?	steering column in a car
cut one What does "cut one" mean?	fart; break wind
Get your teeth into What does "Get your teeth into" mean?	If you get your teeth into something, you become involved in or do something that is intellectually challenging or satisfying. ('Dig you teeth into' and 'sink your teeth into' are also used.)
Slough of despond What does "Slough of despond" mean?	If someone is very depressed or in despair, they're in a slough of despond.

rat out on (someone) What does "rat out on (someone)" mean?	to desert or betray someone, to leave someone at a critical time	The boy's friend ratted out on him and refused to support him in his fight with the neighborhood bully.
not know whether/if one is coming or going What does "not know whether/if one is coming or going" mean?	to be very confused	My friend did not know whether he was coming or going after he got off the long airplane flight.
crank call What does "crank call" mean?	telephone call made to harrass or anger someone
take its toll What does "take its toll" mean?	to cause loss or damage	My father's new job and the long hours have begun to take its toll on his health.

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