Take A Trip Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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take a trip What does take a trip mean?	to go for a journey	We plan to take a trip to Italy in November.
take a trip What does take a trip mean?	to go for a journey	We plan to take a trip to Italy in November.
	Some Random Idioms
whole new ball game What does "whole new ball game" mean?	a new set of circumstances (from a new game of baseball)	a new set of circumstances (from a new game of baseball)The election had become a whole new ball game when the main candidate quit because of a scandal.

in one`s tracks What does "in one`s tracks" mean?	abruptly, immediately, just where one is at the moment	I stopped in my tracks when I saw the snake on the road.
there is no such thing as a free lunch What does "there is no such thing as a free lunch" mean?	you cannot get something without working for it or paying for it	There is no such thing as a free lunch and you must work hard if you want to get something in life.
hold a candle to (someone or something) What does "hold a candle to (someone or something)" mean?	be in the same class or level as someone or something (usually used with a negative)	The new restaurant can`t hold a candle to the one that I usually go to.
get the benefit of the doubt What does "get the benefit of the doubt" mean?	to receive a judgement in your favor when the evidence is neither for you nor against you	The girl got the benefit of the doubt and was not found guilty of the crime.
get one's hands on (someone or something) What does "get one's hands on (someone or something)" mean?	to find someone or something (someone or something that may be difficult to find)	I want to get my hands on a new gas tank for the camping stove.
rant and rave about (someone or something) What does "rant and rave about (someone or something)" mean?	to shout angrily and wildly about someone or something	The man was ranting and raving about the bad service at the restaurant.

have the gift of the gab What does "have the gift of the gab" mean?	be able to talk and use language easily	My sister has the gift of the gab and is able to talk to others easily.
elbow room What does "elbow room" mean?	enough space to be comfortable	The couple moved to the country in order to have more elbow room.
suit What does "suit" mean?	businessman or businesswoman; a person in authority

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Take A Trip Idiom