American Idioms and Expressions

With All One`s Heart (and Soul) Idiom

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with all one`s heart (and soul)
What does with all one`s heart (and soul) mean?		 with all one's energy and feelingI tried with all my heart to get my friend a job at my company.

Some Random Idioms
farm (something) out or farm out (something)
What does "farm (something) out or farm out (something)" mean?		 to have someone else do something, to send something away to have it done We farmed out the printing to another company in order to save money.

bow and scrape
What does "bow and scrape" mean?		 to be very humble and subservientI was forced to bow and scrape to get some money from my parents.
play fair
What does "play fair" mean?		 avoid cheating avoid cheatingThe boxer was an honorable athlete and always played fair when he was in the boxing ring.
a leading question
What does "a leading question" mean?		 a question to a witness that is designed to suggest or produce the reply that is wanted by the questionerThe judge reprimanded the lawyer for continuing to ask leading questions during the trial.
pique (someone's) interest/curiosity
What does "pique (someone's) interest/curiosity" mean?		 arouse interest/curiosityThe conversation with the filmmaker piqued my interest and I begin to watch more movies.
face value (of something)
What does "face value (of something)" mean?		 the official value or worth of somethingAlthough the face value of the postage stamp was very low it sold at the auction for much money.
throw money at (something)
What does "throw money at (something)" mean?		 to try to solve a problem by spending money on itThe president of our company is willing to throw much money at a problem to try and solve it.
You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours.
What does "You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours." mean?		 if you do me a favor then I will do you a favor "You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours," is a common expression in the construction industry.

Blood Idioms

pass on
What does "pass on" mean?		 to dieMy grandmother passed on when she was 92 years old.
Shotgun marriage
What does "Shotgun marriage" mean?		 A shotgun marriage, or shotgun wedding, is one that is forced because of pregnancy. It is also used idiomatically for a compromise, agreement or arrangement that is forced upon groups or people by necessity.
call it a day
What does "call it a day" mean?		 to finish work and go home I called it a day and decided to go home early.

have the green light
What does "have the green light" mean?		 to have a signal to start or continue something The company finally has the green light to start the project.

pink Idioms



at the present time
What does "at the present time" mean?		 now, at present At the present time there are no extra helpers available.

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