American Idioms and Expressions

Throw A Party For (someone) Idiom

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throw a party for (someone)
What does throw a party for (someone) mean?
to give or hold a party for someoneWe plan to throw a party for our boss next week.

Some Random Idioms
catch sight of (someone or something)
What does "catch sight of (someone or something)" mean?
to see someone or something brieflyThe police caught sight of the robber and began to chase him.
a stitch in time saves nine
What does "a stitch in time saves nine" mean?
if you fix something or solve a problem immediately you will save time laterA stitch in time saves nine and it is better to spend some time becoming organized so that you will save time later.
deadbeat
What does "deadbeat" mean?
a person who never pays the money that he or she owesRecently, the government is trying to solve the problem of deadbeat dads who do not support their families.
kegger
What does "kegger" mean?
party or event at which beer is served from a keg (barrel-sized container of beer)
sleep with (someone)
What does "sleep with (someone)" mean?
to share a bed with someoneThe little girl always sleeps with her mother when they go on a holiday.
Heads up!
What does "Heads up!" mean?
Raise your head and be careful about some nearby danger!"Heads up," the construction worker yelled at the other worker.
at the drop of a hat
What does "at the drop of a hat" mean?
immediately and without any pressure My friend will always help me at the drop of a hat.

No sweat!
What does "No sweat!" mean?
No problem! No difficulty! "No sweat. I will finish work early and then drive you to the airport."

fly the coop
What does "fly the coop" mean?
to escapeThe prisoner was able to fly the coop when the guard was not looking.
rap (someone's) knuckles
What does "rap (someone's) knuckles" mean?
to punish someone slightly The judge decided to rap the young boy's knuckles for his crime.

have one's finger in the pie
What does "have one's finger in the pie" mean?
to be involved in something, to receive money for somethingThe new manager has his finger in the pie of many small businesses.
cost a pretty penny
What does "cost a pretty penny" mean?
to cost a lot of moneyI believe that my aunt's new coat cost a pretty penny.

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