To Some Extent Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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to some extent What does to some extent mean?	to some degree, partly	My answer to the professor's question was correct to some extent but in general it was not what the professor wanted.
to some extent What does to some extent mean?	to some degree, partly	My answer to the professor's question was correct to some extent but it was not what the professor wanted.
	Some Random Idioms
lock horns with (someone) What does "lock horns with (someone)" mean?	to get into an argument with someone	I locked horns with my neighbor yesterday morning.

get one's foot in the door What does "get one's foot in the door" mean?	to begin to do something that you hope will lead to future success (often used with jobs or careers)	I was able to get my foot in the door of the banking industry when I found a job at a bank.
get back together (with someone) What does "get back together (with someone)" mean?	to resume a relationship or marriage after separating with someone	The man got back together with his wife after separating for three months.
calm down What does "calm down" mean?	to relax	The woman finally calmed down after the accident.
fat of the land What does "fat of the land" mean?	the best of everything (without having to work for it)	My friend wants to move to the country and live off the fat of the land.
in one`s hair What does "in one`s hair" mean?	annoying someone	The child has been in my hair all morning because she is on holidays now.
know the score What does "know the score" mean?	know the facts (about life or something)	The man doesn't know the score about what is going on at his company.
Basket case What does "Basket case" mean?	If something is a basket case, it is so bad that it cannot be helped.

crazy about (someone) What does "crazy about (someone)" mean?	think that another person is wonderful	think that another person is wonderfulMy cousin has been crazy about the bank manager for many months now.
a marvel to behold What does "a marvel to behold" mean?	someone or something quite wonderful or exciting to see	The new bridge was a marvel to behold and many tourists came to look at it.

American Idioms and Expressions

To Some Extent Idiom