Under The Circumstances Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Under The Circumstances Idiom mean?

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under the circumstances What does under the circumstances mean?	because of the circumstances	The girl was very sick and under the circumstances did not have to take the exam.
under the circumstances What does under the circumstances mean?	because of the circumstances	The girl was very sick and under the circumstances did not have to take the exam.
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gross somebody out What does "gross somebody out" mean?	show or tell somebody something disgusting, repulsive or vulgar

pull (something) together What does "pull (something) together" mean?	to organize something, to arrange something	We were able to pull everything together and the convention was a great success.
carry a motion What does "carry a motion" mean?	to support or win acceptance for a motion/proposal/idea in a meeting	I was able to carry a motion to cancel the activities for next week.
go for the jugular What does "go for the jugular" mean?	to attack someone in a way that you know will harm him or her most (the jugular is a large vein in the neck)	When the political candidate began to have problems the other candidates decided to go for the jugular and attack.
get an earful What does "get an earful" mean?	to hear much talk/criticism/complaints about something	Our boss got an earful when he asked the employees if they had any complaints.

in a lather What does "in a lather" mean?	excited and agitated	My friend was in a lather when she heard that she would be transferring to another department.
roit What does "roit" mean?	an amusing, entertaining person or thing
take (something) up with (someone) What does "take (something) up with (someone)" mean?	to raise and discuss a matter with someone	Our supervisor plans to take the issue of overtime up with the senior managers.
have the Midas touch What does "have the Midas touch" mean?	have the ability to make money easily	My uncle has the Midas touch and he makes money at whatever he does.

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Under The Circumstances Idiom