American Idioms and Expressions

Walk Arm In Arm With Someone Idiom

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walk arm-in-arm (with someone)
What does walk arm-in-arm (with someone) mean?
to walk with one's arms linked with someone else The two girls walked arm-in-arm down the street.


Some Random Idioms
at fault
What does "at fault" mean?
to be responsible for something, to be to blame for something The truck driver was at fault for the terrible accident.

a fine kettle of fish
What does "a fine kettle of fish" mean?
a situation that is not satisfactory, a mess "This is a fine kettle of fish. I am going to be late for the meeting."

set up (someone)
What does "set up (someone)" mean?
to put someone in a position to be manipulatedI do not believe that I lost the money honestly. I believe that someone set me up.
spring for (something)
What does "spring for (something)" mean?
to buy something, to pay for somethingI decided to spring for a new camera before I go on my vacation.
belt (something) out or belt out (something)
What does "belt (something) out or belt out (something)" mean?
to sing or play a song with lots of energy The man stood up and belted out several songs.

gold brick
What does "gold brick" mean?
avoid work; hide from a task or assignment. Stop gold bricking and get back to work.
egg (someone) on
What does "egg (someone) on" mean?
to encourage someone to do something (often something bad/wrong/dangerous)The boys egged their friend on to jump into the water.
as calm as a toad in the sun
What does "as calm as a toad in the sun" mean?
very calm and content The girl was as calm as a toad in the sun during the speech contest.

by the hour
What does "by the hour" mean?
after each hour, one hour at a time We had to pay for our parking space by the hour.

tie up with (someone or something)
What does "tie up with (someone or something)" mean?
to enter into an association or partnership with someone or somethingOur company decided to tie up with a company from Sweden to make the pollution equipment.
get with it
What does "get with it" mean?
make one's ideas and actions current. Come on, get with it. You're so behind the times.
go the extra mile
What does "go the extra mile" mean?
to do more than one is required to do to reach a goalI always try to go the extra mile and help my friends when they need help.
on call
What does "on call" mean?
to be available to be called to go to workHis job is to repair computers and he is always on call.

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