American Idioms and Expressions

Take A Toll On (someone Or Something) Idiom

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

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take a toll on (someone or something)
What does take a toll on (someone or something) mean?		 to damage/hurt someone or something by using it too much or by hard livingThe stress and long hours at work are beginning to take a toll on my friend.

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swelled head
What does "swelled head" mean?		 a feeling that one is very important or more important than one really isMy sister has had a swelled head since she got her new job.
in the absence of (someone or something)
What does "in the absence of (someone or something)" mean?		 without someone or somethingIn the absence of any concrete plans for the building we decided to try and sell it.
get rolling
What does "get rolling" mean?		 to get started"Let's get rolling and try and finish this project today."
keep up
What does "keep up" mean?		 do not stop, continueWe are working hard to keep up the same level of production as last year.
shmen
What does "shmen" mean?		freshmen; first-year college students
root for (someone or something)
What does "root for (someone or something)" mean?		 to cheer and encourage someone or somethingI have been rooting for our hometown team since I was a child.
pull down (something)
What does "pull down (something)" mean?		 to lower or reduce the amount of something (a school grade etc.)The difficult chemistry course pulled down my grade average during the fall semester.
LT
What does "LT" mean?		second lieutenant. Ask the LT if we have to do this.
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