American Idioms and Expressions

Under Oath Idiom

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under oath
What does under oath mean?		 having taken an oath (solemn promise)The man was under oath when he spoke before the judge.
under oath
What does under oath mean?		 having taken a formal oath (solemn promise) The man was under oath when he spoke before the judge.

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stand for (something)
What does "stand for (something)" mean?		 to speak in favor of something, to show that one supports somethingAll of the candidates stand for a platform of law and order.
not miss much
What does "not miss much" mean?		 to not miss observing any part of what is going onOur teacher does not miss much and we must be very careful how we behave in her class.
going rate
What does "going rate" mean?		 the current rateThe going rate for carpenters is very high and it will cost much money to build the house.
take a course in (something)
What does "take a course in (something)" mean?		 to enroll in a class to study/learn somethingI am planning to take a course in photography next year.
kick up one`s heels
What does "kick up one`s heels" mean?		 to have a good time, to celebrateWe kicked up our heels last night and had a great time at the party.
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What does "LSHITIWMP" mean?		 laughing so hard I think I wet my pants
Broke as a joke and it ain't funny
What does "Broke as a joke and it ain't funny" mean?		 This idiom in my opinion describes how it's not funny to be without a cent and just uses broke and joke as rhyming words that help explain this idiom a lot better.
up to no good
What does "up to no good" mean?		 doing something badThe boys were up to no good after school.
Take the floor
What does "Take the floor" mean?		 Start talking or giving a speech to a group
bounce
What does "bounce" mean?		 leave; go; depart. It's late, time to bounce
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