American Idioms and Expressions

Throw In One`s Lot With (someone Or Something) Idiom

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throw in one`s lot with (someone or something)
What does throw in one`s lot with (someone or something) mean?
to take part in something, to join someone or somethingWe decided to throw in our lot with the workers who were on strike.

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put (someone) down for (something)
What does "put (someone) down for (something)" mean?
to put someone's name on a list of people who volunteer to do something/give money for something/wait for somethingThe salesman put me down for one of the new cars that will soon arrive at the car dealership.
as free as a bird
What does "as free as a bird" mean?
completely free, carefree I was as free as a bird when I finished my final school exam.

One hand washes the other
What does "One hand washes the other" mean?
This idiom means that we need other people to get on as cooperation benefits us all.
stand on one's own two feet
What does "stand on one's own two feet" mean?
to be independent and self-sufficientThe boy learned early how to stand on his own two feet.
call a loan
What does "call a loan" mean?
to demand the immediate and complete payment of a debt/loan The bank recently called the loan of the small business.

Bust my chops
What does "Bust my chops" mean?
When someone says that they're not going to bust their chops, it means they are not going to work that hard or make much effort.
as calm as a toad in the sun
What does "as calm as a toad in the sun" mean?
very calm and contentThe girl was as calm as a toad in the sun during the speech contest.
snail`s pace
What does "snail`s pace" mean?
a very slow movement forwardThe cars on the highway were moving at a snail`s pace.

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