Wise Up To Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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wise up to What does wise up to mean?	begin to understand the truth about someone or something	He finally wised up to the fact that he was never going to get a promotion in his company.
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Might and main What does "Might and main" mean?	This means with all your effort and strength. As he failed in the previous exam,the student tried might and main to pass the next one.

split What does "split" mean?	depart; leave
figure out (someone or something) What does "figure out (someone or something)" mean?	to try to understand someone or something, to solve something	I finally figured out how to use the new DVD recorder.
if at first you don't succeed try, try again What does "if at first you don't succeed try, try again" mean?	if you are patient and persevere you will achieve your goal even if you do not succeed at first	The father taught his son to be patient and keep trying. "If at first you don't succeed try, try again," he said often.
from rags to riches What does "from rags to riches" mean?	from poverty to wealth	The man went from rags to riches with his hard work and effort.
in clover What does "in clover" mean?	in a very good financial situation	My aunt and uncle have been in clover since my uncle got his new job.

made to measure What does "made to measure" mean?	clothing that is made especially to fit the measurements of someone	When I was working in Hong Kong I purchased several suits that were made to measure.
MSc What does "MSc" mean?	Master of Science	Master of ScienceThe woman has an MSc in computer science and has been able to find a job easily.
knock one`s head against the wall What does "knock one`s head against the wall" mean?	waste time trying to do something with no success	They have been knocking their heads against the wall for years trying to find a solution to the problem.
asleep at the switch What does "asleep at the switch" mean?	to not be alert to an opportunity	I think I was asleep at the switch. I did not know that the job was available so I never applied for it.

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