To Mean To (do Something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does To Mean To (do Something) Idiom mean?

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to mean to (do something) What does to mean to (do something) mean?	plan or intend to do something	I always mean to go to a movie but I never have enough time.
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on hand What does "on hand" mean?	to be in one's possession, to be ready	We did not have enough supplies on hand and were unable to finish the job.
brainiac What does "brainiac" mean?	very smart student.	She's such a brainiac, always getting straight A's.
come in handy What does "come in handy" mean?	to be useful or convenient	I think that the small hammer will come in handy to fix the desk.
Alive and kicking What does "Alive and kicking" mean?	If something is active and doing well, it is alive and kicking. (It can be used for people too.)
at fault What does "at fault" mean?	to be responsible or to be to blame for something	The truck driver was at fault for the terrible accident.

make a motion What does "make a motion" mean?	to make a suggestion or proposal at a meeting	The manager made a motion to finish the meeting early and continue the next morning.
give it a rest What does "give it a rest" mean?	shut up; stop talking; stop talking about something
Small dog, tall weeds What does "Small dog, tall weeds" mean?	This idiom is used to describe someone the speaker does not believe has the ability or resources to handle a task or job.
bounce something (an idea) off someone What does "bounce something (an idea) off someone" mean?	test someone's reaction to an idea	test someone's reaction to an idea I bounced my idea for the new restaurant off my friend.

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To Mean To (do Something) Idiom