Trial And Error Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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trial and error What does trial and error mean?	a way of solving a problem by trying different possible solutions until you find one that works	We worked by trial and error until we found a solution to the parking problems at our apartment building.
trial and error What does trial and error mean?	a way of solving a problem by trying different possible solutions until you find one that works	We worked by trial and error until we found a solution to the parking problems at our apartment building.
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in short supply What does "in short supply" mean?	not enough, in less than the amount or number needed	Chairs were in short supply so some of the guests had to sit on the floor.

get off the ground What does "get off the ground" mean?	to make a successful beginning	My uncle's new business never got off the ground and he must try to sell it.
abide by (something) What does "abide by (something)" mean?	to follow the rules of something	The cleaning staff were forced to abide by the rules of the school.
hell and high water What does "hell and high water" mean?	troubles or difficulties of some kind	They went through hell and high water in order to get the food to the flood victims.
carrot and stick What does "carrot and stick" mean?	a reward or a threat of punishment at the same time	The trade negotiators took a carrot-and-stick approach to the automobile talks.

You've made your bed- you'll have to lie in it What does "You've made your bed- you'll have to lie in it" mean?	This means that someone will have to live with the consequences of their own actions.
Come up trumps What does "Come up trumps" mean?	When someone is said to have 'come up trumps', they have completed an activity successfully or produced a good result, especially when they were not expected to.
Twisting in the wind What does "Twisting in the wind" mean?	If you are twisting in the wind, you are without help or support - you are on your own.
frosty one What does "frosty one" mean?	beer (esp. cold beer)

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Trial And Error Idiom