American Idioms and Expressions

To Show Good Faith Idiom

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to show good faith
What does to show good faith mean?
to demonstrate good intentions or good willWe always show good faith when we meet the opposing side in our contract negotiations.

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get into hot water
What does "get into hot water" mean?
to get into trouble or difficultyWe got into hot water when they found us in the building after it had closed.
burst out
What does "burst out" mean?
to leave quickly, to depart quickly The girl became angry and burst out of the room.

fill in for (someone)
What does "fill in for (someone)" mean?
to replace someone temporarily My friend is filling in for the librarian this week.

call the shots
What does "call the shots" mean?
to be in charge, to give orders The vice-president is now calling the shots and is in control of the company.

bring up
What does "bring up" mean?
to raise or care for a childMy sister is bringing up three children.
call shotgun
What does "call shotgun" mean?
claim the seat next to the driver in a car
cut corners
What does "cut corners" mean?
to economize, to try to spend less moneyWe have been forced to economize on expenses during these severe economic times.
what's up
What does "what's up" mean?
idiom. what is going on now
hurl
What does "hurl" mean?
throw up; vomit
bowl (someone) over or bowl over (someone)
What does "bowl (someone) over or bowl over (someone)" mean?
to surprise or overwhelm someone The salesman bowled me over with his sales talk.

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