American Idioms and Expressions

Take One's Leave Of (someone) Idiom

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take one's leave of (someone)
What does take one's leave of (someone) mean?		 to say goodbye to someone and leaveThe Princess took her leave of the Queen and left the room.

Some Random Idioms
fall apart
What does "fall apart" mean?		 to become to not work properly The equipment fell apart soon after we bought it.

once in a blue moon
What does "once in a blue moon" mean?		 very rarely We only go out for Italian food once in a blue moon although we enjoy it very much.

hold (someone's) attention
What does "hold (someone's) attention" mean?		 keep someone interestedThe man standing on the bridge held everyone's attention for over an hour.
queer
What does "queer" mean?		 of or pertaining to homosexuals
on (someone`s) back
What does "on (someone`s) back" mean?		 constantly criticizing someone, pressuring someone My sister is always on her daughter's back to clean up her room.

find one's own level
What does "find one's own level" mean?		 to find the position to which one is best suited The teacher helped the child find his own level in the reading class.

froth
What does "froth" mean?		beer
have one's nose in the air
What does "have one's nose in the air" mean?		 to be conceited or aloofThe girl has had her nose in the air ever since she won the speech contest.
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