To Perk Up Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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to perk up What does to perk up mean?	to become energetic or happy after being sad or tired	My sister began to perk up after she had a chance to rest after her long drive.
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rule out (someone or something) What does "rule out (someone or something)" mean?	to decide against or eliminate someone or something	They still have not ruled out using the new player during the tournament.

get the eye from (someone) What does "get the eye from (someone)" mean?	to be looked at by someone in a hostile or unfriendly way	We got the eye from the manager of the restaurant when we entered in our old clothes.
easy money What does "easy money" mean?	money that you do not need to work hard to get	I was able to make some easy money from my job during the summer.
bounce a check What does "bounce a check" mean?	to write a check in which you do not have enough money in your bank account	The young man bounced a check when he tried to pay his rent.
Cut your losses What does "Cut your losses" mean?	If you cut your losses, you avoid losing any more money than you already have by getting out of a situation before matters worsen.
with bells on What does "with bells on" mean?	very eagerly; with the feeling that one will have a very good time.	A: "Are you going to Sandra's party?" B: "I'll be there with bells on!"

keep a straight face What does "keep a straight face" mean?	stop oneself from smiling or laughing	It was difficult to keep a straight face when the man fell off his chair into the grass.
have nothing between the ears What does "have nothing between the ears" mean?	to be stupid, to have no brains/intelligence	The young man has nothing between the ears and he is always making stupid mistakes.
whitewash (something) What does "whitewash (something)" mean?	to cover up or gloss over faults/errors/wrongdoing	The government was accused of trying to whitewash the scandal about the illegal money.

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To Perk Up Idiom