Take Place Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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take place What does take place mean?	to happen, to occur	The soccer game took place on the coldest day of the year.
take place What does take place mean?	to happen, to occur	The soccer game took place on the coldest day of the year.
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play cat and mouse with (someone) What does "play cat and mouse with (someone)" mean?	to tease or fool someone/something by pretending to let them go free and then catching him/her/it again	The boxer was playing cat and mouse with his opponent although he could have won the match easily.
NIFOC What does "NIFOC" mean?	nude in front of computer
Great unwashed What does "Great unwashed" mean?	This is a term used for the working class masses.
keep up What does "keep up" mean?	keep something at the same level or in good condition	He spends a lot of time trying to keep up the garden of his house.
contemplate one's navel What does "contemplate one's navel" mean?	to spend a lot of time thinking about one's own problems rather than being concerned about more important things	I spent the summer contemplating my navel and did not do a thing.
barge in on (someone or something) What does "barge in on (someone or something)" mean?	to interrupt someone or something, to intrude on someone or something	My sister often barges in on me when I am with my friends.
card What does "card" mean?	check someone's identification for age.	I got carded when I tried to buy beer.

a bull in a china shop What does "a bull in a china shop" mean?	a tactless person who upsets others or upsets plans, a very clumsy person	The boy is like a bull in a china shop so you should be careful if you invite him to your house.
hands down What does "hands down" mean?	easy, unopposed	They won the game hands down over the other team.
rag What does "rag" mean?	clothing in general (of any quality)
face down (someone) What does "face down (someone)" mean?	to confront someone boldly, to defy someone	We decided to face down our competitors and were able to stay in business.

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Take Place Idiom