American Idioms and Expressions

When It Comes Right Down To It Idiom

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when it comes right down to it
What does when it comes right down to it mean?		 when one really thinks about somethingWhen it comes right down to it, I don't think that you should quit your job.
when it comes right down to it
What does when it comes right down to it mean?		 when one really thinks about something When it comes right down to it, I do not think that I should quit my job.


Some Random Idioms
be in and out
What does "be in and out" mean?		 be at and away from a place during a particular time."Could we postpone our meeting until tomorrow? Iexpect tobe in and out of the office most of the day today."
(to be) halfhearted about (someone or something)
What does "(to be) halfhearted about (someone or something)" mean?		 (to be) unenthusiastic about someone or somethingI was halfhearted about joining the group to go hiking.
eyeball-to-eyeball
What does "eyeball-to-eyeball" mean?		 face to face I sat eyeball-to-eyeball with our boss during the meeting.

same as (someone or something)
What does "same as (someone or something)" mean?		 to be identical to someone or somethingMy sister is exactly the same as the girl who lives down the block.
swear on a stack of Bibles
What does "swear on a stack of Bibles" mean?		 to promise solemnly that what one is about to say is trueThe man swore on a stack of Bibles that he did not take any money from the cash register.
down the line
What does "down the line" mean?		 straight ahead, in the futureThere will be many changes in our company down the line.
steel pot
What does "steel pot" mean?		helmet made of steel with a plastic liner
read up on (someone or something)
What does "read up on (someone or something)" mean?		 to research and read about someone or somethingI have been reading up on Egyptian history before our trip to Egypt this summer.
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