American Idioms and Expressions

Warm Up To (someone Or Something) Idiom

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warm up to (someone or something)
What does warm up to (someone or something) mean?
become friendly or interested (in someone or something)His wife finally warmed up to the idea of going to Italy for a holiday.

Some Random Idioms
by the sweat of one's brow
What does "by the sweat of one's brow" mean?
by one's hard work or effortThe restaurant owner built his business by the sweat of his brow.
face up to (something)
What does "face up to (something)" mean?
to accept something that is not easy to acceptMy friend must face up to the fact that he will never have enough money to buy a car.
call (someone) names
What does "call (someone) names" mean?
to call a person unpleasant namesThe children began to call the new student names.
seize an opportunity
What does "seize an opportunity" mean?
to take advantage of an opportunityI seized the opportunity to take the extra class as soon as I heard about it.
as innocent as a lamb
What does "as innocent as a lamb" mean?
having no guilt, naiveThe little girl is as innocent as a lamb and everybody loves her.

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