American Idioms and Expressions

Up In The Air (about Something) Idiom

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up in the air (about something)
What does up in the air (about something) mean?
not settled, undecidedWhether or not I will be able to go to London is still up in the air.

Some Random Idioms
out of shape
What does "out of shape" mean?
to be not in good physical conditionMy mother is out of shape and cannot walk for a long distance.
a pain in the neck
What does "a pain in the neck" mean?
an annoying or bothersome person or event Our customer is a pain in the neck and is always complaining about something.

get down to business
What does "get down to business" mean?
to start working or doing the business at handWe decided to get down to business and try to finish our work quickly.
Murder will out
What does "Murder will out" mean?
This idiom means that bad deeds can't be kept secret forever.
get a rise out of (someone)
What does "get a rise out of (someone)" mean?
to tease or have fun with someone by making him or her angry or annoyedWe got a rise out of the teacher when we opened the window in the cold weather.
take (someone) to the cleaners
What does "take (someone) to the cleaners" mean?
to take/win all of someone`s money, to cheat someoneThe salesman took the woman to the cleaners when he sold her the bad product.
a must have
What does "a must have" mean?
something that you must haveThe new computer screens are a must have for computer users.
for the asking
What does "for the asking" mean?
by asking, on requestYou can get a free ticket to the concert from the sales manager for the asking.
skins
What does "skins" mean?
drums

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