Way It Plays Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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way it plays What does way it plays mean?	idiom. how things are; the real situation
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POW What does "POW" mean?	prisoner of war

Wood for the trees What does "Wood for the trees" mean?	(UK) If someone can't see the wood for the trees, they get so caught up in small details that they fail to understand the bigger picture.
get on (someone) to do (something) What does "get on (someone) to do (something)" mean?	to ask or pressure someone to do something	I will get on my friend to return your book tomorrow.
in the same breath What does "in the same breath" mean?	almost at the same time	My friend was complaining about her teacher but in the same breath she said that she will continue with the class.
go halves What does "go halves" mean?	to share equally	We decided to go halves on buying a new computer.
cut a wide swath What does "cut a wide swath" mean?	to attract a lot of attention	The man cuts a wide swath when he enters a room.
cut a deal What does "cut a deal" mean?	to make a business arrangement or contract	I was able to cut a deal with the contractor and we paid very little for our new kitchen.

on the blink What does "on the blink" mean?	to be not working	My stereo has been on the blink for many months.
false arrest What does "false arrest" mean?	unlawful physical detention	It was a case of false arrest when the man was arrested as a suspect in the robbery.
on purpose What does "on purpose" mean?	intentionally	I think that the woman spilled her drink on purpose.
sit in for (someone) What does "sit in for (someone)" mean?	to take someone else's place in some activity	I asked my friend to sit in for me at my volunteer job at the community center.

American Idioms and Expressions

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