American Idioms and Expressions

Take Sides Idiom

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take sides
What does take sides mean?
to support one side or the other side"You should not take sides in some arguments or both sides will be angry at you."
take sides
What does take sides mean?
to join one group against another in a debate or quarrelI did not take sides in the discussion about buying a new computer.
take sides
What does take sides mean?
to join one group against another in a debate or quarrel I did not take sides in the discussion about buying a new computer.

take sides
What does take sides mean?
to support one side or the other side "You should not take sides in some arguments or both sides will be angry at you."


Some Random Idioms
nuts about (someone or something)
What does "nuts about (someone or something)" mean?
to be enthusiastic about somethingHe has been nuts about cars ever since he was a little boy.
one-off
What does "one-off" mean?
something done or happening only one time; something unique
true love
What does "true love" mean?
a genuine feeling of romantic love a genuine feeling of romantic loveIt seemed like true love until we began to fight all of the time.
as well as
What does "as well as" mean?
in addition to"Please bring your swimming suit as well as your towel."
a race against time
What does "a race against time" mean?
a rush to beat a deadlineIt was a race against time to rescue the miners who were trapped in the mine.
keep one's opinions to oneself
What does "keep one's opinions to oneself" mean?
don't give your opinion (especially when you disagree with others)I try to keep my opinions to myself when I talk to my father about the local city government.
get married
What does "get married" mean?
to marry someone We got married in June of last year.

fuck
What does "fuck" mean?
strong expression of frustration, anger, or impatience. Oh, fuck, I forgot.
follow up (something) or follow (something) up
What does "follow up (something) or follow (something) up" mean?
to make (one action) more successful by doing something more The doctor followed up his phone call in the morning with a visit in the afternoon.

update
What does "update" mean?
make current; add information to show what has happened recently."I need to update my résumé. Itdoesn't show what I've done during the last year."
pick (someone`s) brains
What does "pick (someone`s) brains" mean?
to extract ideas or information from someone for one`s own useThey are always picking my brains to get new ideas for their business.

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