American Idioms and Expressions

To Stand Trial Idiom

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to stand trial
What does to stand trial mean?
to be tried in courtThe man had to stand trial for stealing the credit cards.

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On the right foot
What does "On the right foot" mean?
If you start something or set off on the right foot, you get off to a good start.
laugh up one's sleeve
What does "laugh up one's sleeve" mean?
to laugh quietly to oneself I was laughing up my sleeve when I learned that my friend would have to clean the bathroom at work.

nothing to complain about
What does "nothing to complain about" mean?
everything is all rightI told my boss that I had nothing to complain about regarding my job.
turn over
What does "turn over" mean?
to do business to a certain amount of money/productWe turned over most of our stock last month.
get a move on
What does "get a move on" mean?
to hurry up"Please get a move on. We are already three hours late."
vinyl
What does "vinyl" mean?
phonograph record(s) (so called because they are made from vinyl)
bugger
What does "bugger" mean?
damn; darn; drat (used to express frustration or annoyance). Bugger it. I can't take this anymore.
Pull in the reins
What does "Pull in the reins" mean?
When you pull in the reins, you slow down or stop something that has been a bit out of control.
talk oneself out
What does "talk oneself out" mean?
to talk until one can talk no moreI met my friend at the coffee shop and we talked ourselves out.
funky
What does "funky" mean?
smelly; stinky. What's that funky odor? Did something die? 2. The cat's litter box is getting funky.

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