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keep one’s eye open

Definition: (also keep one’s eye peeled/skinned) to remain alert and watchful. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

keep body and soul together

Definition: to be able to pay for your food, clothing and somewhere to live. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

keep an eye on

Definition: keep an eye on something/someone means to watch or look after something or someone. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

keep a civil tongue

Definition: (also keep a civil tongue in one’s head) to speak politely. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

joshing me

Definition: Tricking me. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

join the club

Definition: said as a reply to someone to mean that they are in the same situation. Discuss this Idiom in the comments …

john hancock

Definition: a person’s signature. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

joe bloggs

Definition: an average typical man. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

jaywalk

Definition: Crossing the street (from the middle) without using the crosswalk. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

jam on the brakes

Definition: to press the brakes suddenly and in a hard way. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

jack-of-all-trades

Definition: said about someone who is able to do many things. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

ivy league

Definition: Since 1954 the Ivy League has been the following universities: Columbia, Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth, Yale, Pennsylvania, Princeton, and Harvard. Discuss this …

its anyone’s call

Definition: A competition where the outcome is difficult to judge or predict. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

it’s about time

Definition: Used to express impatience at the eventual occurrence of something that shoul have occured a log time ago. Discuss this Idiom …

it’s a small world

Definition: You frequently see the same people in different places. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

it takes two to tango

Definition: A two person conflict where both people are at fault. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

it has someone’s name on it

Definition: said about somthing that belongs to someone or meant for someone. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

it beats me

Definition: used to suggest that you don’t understand something. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

into a jam

Definition: (also in a jam) in a difficult situation. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

in your face

Definition: An aggressive and bold confrontation. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

in the zone

Definition: focused Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

in the wake of

Definition: following, as a result of. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

in the pink

Definition: healthy. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

in the money

Definition: very rich Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

in the heat of the moment

Definition: Overwhelmed by what is happening in the moment. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

in the family way

Definition: (also in a family way) pregnant. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

in the buff

Definition: Nude. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

in the bag

Definition: Certain or extremely likely to occur;assured about the success of somoething. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

in the air

Definition: said about something that is happening or about to happen. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

in like flynn

Definition: To be easily successful, especially when sexual or romantic. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

in god’s name

Definition: (also in the name of God, in the name of heaven,in God’s name, in heaven’s name) used to add emphasis. Discuss …

in bad shape

Definition: In bad physical condition. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

in a split second

Definition: in just very short time. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

in a dead heat

Definition: said when two or more competitors finish a race or a competition at exactly the same time or with exactly the …

in a body

Definition: said when a group of people do something together. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

ill-gotten gains

Definition: money or other possession gained dishonestly. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

icing on the cake

Definition: When you already have it good and get something on top of what you already have. Discuss this Idiom in the …

i’ll eat my hat

Definition: said to suggest that you will be surprised if something happens. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

how come?

Definition: used to ask how or why. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

home free

Definition: to be certain of being successful because you have finished the most difficult part. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.