The Long Haul Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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the long haul What does the long haul mean?	a long period of time during which work continues or something is done	He has decided to stay here for the long haul and will not return to his home.
the long haul What does the long haul mean?	a long period of time during which work continues or something is done	My cousin has decided to stay here for the long haul and will not return to his home.
	Some Random Idioms
have a lot on one's mind What does "have a lot on one's mind" mean?	have many things to worry about	She has a lot on her mind with her new job and her new boyfriend.
confide in (someone) What does "confide in (someone)" mean?	to tell secrets or personal matters to someone	I usually confide in my friend when I have a problem.
carry through with (something) What does "carry through with (something)" mean?	to put something into action, to do something	The steel company will carry through with their plan to restructure operations.
Keep your eye on the ball What does "Keep your eye on the ball" mean?	If you keep your eye on the ball, you stay alert and pay close attention to what is happening.
fat-assed What does "fat-assed" mean?	said of a person with a large butt
a skeleton in the closet What does "a skeleton in the closet" mean?	a hidden and shocking secret	The politician had a skeleton in the closet that he did not want anyone to know about.

guber What does "guber" mean?	pimple
feather one`s nest What does "feather one`s nest" mean?	to look after one`s own financial interests - especially while holding public office	The politician was feathering his nest for many years until he was replaced in the election.
stew in one`s own juice What does "stew in one`s own juice" mean?	to suffer from something that one has caused to happen to himself or herself	The man is stewing in his own juice after he got into trouble for being late.
a bundle What does "a bundle" mean?	: a lot of money.	A: "Your new car is really nice."B: "It should be. It cost me a bundle!"
clear out (of somewhere) What does "clear out (of somewhere)" mean?	to leave, to get out (usually quickly or abruptly)	We cleared out of the building as soon as our class was over.

American Idioms and Expressions

The Long Haul Idiom