American Idioms and Expressions

Walk All Over (someone) Idiom

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walk all over (someone)
What does walk all over (someone) mean?
treat someone badlyHe tried to walk all over me when I began working but after I became used to the job he stopped.

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take attendance
What does "take attendance" mean?
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What does "think a lot/great deal/highly/much of (someone or something)" mean?
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What does "cross one`s mind" mean?
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What does "break a leg" mean?
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What does "pipe down" mean?
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What does "jive-ass" mean?
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What does "tied to one's mother's apron strings" mean?
to be dominated or dependent on one's motherThe boy is tied to his mother's apron strings and he never wants to leave home.
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What does "new blood" mean?
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cut off one`s nose to spite one`s face
What does "cut off one`s nose to spite one`s face" mean?
to make things worse for oneself by trying to harm someone/something elseThe man cut off his nose to spite his face when he became angry and quit his job.
come in low
What does "come in low" mean?
to offer a low amount of money for a product or service The company came in low with an offer for our product.

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