American Idioms and Expressions

Trouble (someone) To (do Something) Idiom

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trouble (someone) to (do something)
What does trouble (someone) to (do something) mean?
to ask someone to do somethingI had to trouble my neighbor to look after my dog again last week.

Some Random Idioms
variety is the spice of life
What does "variety is the spice of life" mean?
life is made more interesting by doing new or different thingsMy grandmother believed that variety is the spice of life and is always starting new projects.
crock
What does "crock" mean?
a collection of lies, deception, or misleading information
KP
What does "KP" mean?
kitchen patrol (i.e.: duty in the mess hall)
not know the first thing about something
What does "not know the first thing about something" mean?
lack basic knowledge about somethingHe does not know the first thing about computers.
all along
What does "all along" mean?
all the timeI knew all along that my friend would not get the promotion.
lay off (workers/staff)
What does "lay off (workers/staff) " mean?
reduce the number of workers when business is badSix hundred workers at the automobile factory were recently laid off.
with hat in hand
What does "with hat in hand" mean?
with humilityThe man came to his boss with hat in hand to ask for a raise in pay.
on fire
What does "on fire" mean?
to be burning, being burned with flamesThe small house was on fire when the fire truck arrived.
OK
What does "OK" mean?
(4) approve (verb).A: "Did your boss OK your vacation plans?"B: "No, but he said that taking them two weeks later would be allright.

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