Take Shape Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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take shape What does take shape mean?	to begin to be organized and specific (plans/ideas/arguments)	The plans for our school reunion are beginnning to take shape.
take shape What does take shape mean?	to progress from some general idea or plan to something with definite shape or form	The plans for our school reunion are beginnning to take shape.
	Some Random Idioms
dive in headfirst What does "dive in headfirst" mean?	to do something impulsively without thinking about the consequences	The man likes to dive in headfirst with anything that he does.
snap out of (something) What does "snap out of (something)" mean?	to return to a normal state	The man finally snapped out of his depression and was able to return to work.
tchotchke What does "tchotchke" mean?	small item; trinket
face value What does "face value" mean?	the value or price printed on a stamp/bond/note/paper money	The face value of the stamp was very low but it was worth a lot of money.
pile of shit What does "pile of shit" mean?	person of little value
clear the table What does "clear the table" mean?	to remove the dishes and eating utensils from a table	After we finished eating we cleared the table.
fit (someone) to a T What does "fit (someone) to a T" mean?	to fit a person very well	My cousin's new job fits her to a T.
French kiss What does "French kiss" mean?	kissing with the tongue
tinnie What does "tinnie" mean?	can of beer
drop off (to sleep) What does "drop off (to sleep)" mean?	to fall asleep	I dropped off to sleep while I was watching television.
on (someone's) behalf What does "on (someone's) behalf" mean?	acting as someone's agent, acting for the benefit of someone	I was able to sign for the registered letter on my wife's behalf.

American Idioms and Expressions

Take Shape Idiom