American Idioms and Expressions

The Jury Is Still Out (on Someone Or Something) Idiom

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the jury is still out (on someone or something) What does the jury is still out (on someone or something) mean?	have not decided about something	For myself, the jury is still out on whether or not it will be a good idea to look for a new job.
the jury is still out (on someone or something) What does the jury is still out (on someone or something) mean?	a decision has not been reached on someone or something (used often and in a casual manner when one has not made a decision about something)	The jury is still out on whether or not we will move or not.
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in full swing What does "in full swing" mean?	full capacity, greatest activity	full capacity, greatest activityThe basketball season was in full swing when we decided to buy season's tickets.
follow one's heart What does "follow one's heart" mean?	to act according to one's feelings	I decided to follow my heart and study art rather than computer science.
ball is in (someone's) court What does "ball is in (someone's) court" mean?	it is the decision of another person/group to do something	The ball was in the union's court after the company made their final offer.
out-of-pocket expenses What does "out-of-pocket expenses" mean?	the direct expenses that one must personally pay for something	My out-of-pocket expenses were very high during the business trip.
down and out What does "down and out" mean?	to have no money	My friend has been down and out before but usually he can find a job.
champ/chomp at the bit What does "champ/chomp at the bit" mean?	to be ready and anxious to do something (a bit is put into a horse's mouth for control of the horse)	Everyone was chomping at the bit to get started on their holiday.

drop off (to sleep) What does "drop off (to sleep)" mean?	to fall asleep	I dropped off to sleep while I was watching television.
a rolling stone gathers no moss What does "a rolling stone gathers no moss" mean?	someone who often changes jobs or where they live does not build roots/wealth/success	The musician proves that a rolling stone gathers no moss. He moves from town to town and has lived in almost fifty different places during his lifetime.
a rolling stone gathers no moss What does "a rolling stone gathers no moss" mean?	someone who often changes jobs or where they live does not build roots/wealth/success	The musician proves that a rolling stone gathers no moss. He moves from town to town and has lived in almost fifty different places during his lifetime.
word-of-mouth advertising What does "word-of-mouth advertising" mean?	orally from one person to another, a form of advertising where a satisfied customer tells friends about a particular product	The new shampoo is doing very well because of word-of-mouth advertising. banking Idioms
known from What does "known from" mean?	have knowledge about; be familiar with
be in What does "be in" mean?	to be at one's home or at one's workplace	If my friend is in I will visit him tonight.

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