Take Turns Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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take turns What does take turns mean?	to do something alternately with others	We had to take turns using the dictionary because there was only one.
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reach first base What does "reach first base" mean?	to make a good start, to succeed	We were unable to reach first base in the discussions.

close shave What does "close shave" mean?	an accident or incident that almost happens but does not happen	I had a close shave when I almost missed my airplane flight.
Man of parts What does "Man of parts" mean?	A man of parts is a person who is talented in a number of different areas or ways.
keep one`s own counsel What does "keep one`s own counsel" mean?	keep one`s ideas and plans to oneself	He always keeps his own counsel and never reveals his plans to anyone.
pysched up What does "pysched up" mean?	thrilled; excited; stimulated; eager
a gut feeling/reaction/response What does "a gut feeling/reaction/response" mean?	a personal/intuitive feeling and response	I had a gut feeling that my friend was not going to come to our meeting place at the right time.
grounds for (something) What does "grounds for (something)" mean?	a cause or reason for legal action such as a lawsuit	The fact that the woman had lied to her employer was grounds for her being quickly fired from the company.
Sweep off your feet What does "Sweep off your feet" mean?	If you are swept off your feet, you lose control emotionally when you fall in love or are really impressed.
for sure What does "for sure" mean?	without doubt, certainly, surely	I will go to the movie with you for sure next week.
close out (something) or close (something) out What does "close out (something) or close (something) out" mean?	to sell the whole or all of something	The company decided to close out the store and sell the remaining stock very cheap.
shank it What does "shank it" mean?	walk someplace; go someplace on foot

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Take Turns Idiom