someone or something again at a later time. I'll have to check back on you later. See also: back , check McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms andTV was not in stock and I should check back after a week. 'TV that's notback with

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something. That stock sounds good. I'll check it out. I'll check out the competition. See also: check , out check something out to examine or try something; toas in As soon as my bags are packed I'll check out of the motel . [Early 1900s] 2

rain check I'll get back to (someone) I'll get back to you I'll get back to you on that I'll get right on (something) I'll get right on it I'll have a brewski ▼ Full browser ? ▲ I'd rather face a firing squad than (do

of sale, as in a retail store. I'm checking out right now, so I'll be out to the car inin a minute. I'm about to check out—is there anything else you needed from thes luggage through to check someone's privilege check someone's six check something check

to do hold (someone or something) in check honor (someone's) check honor check hot check I'll get a rain check I'll take a rain check in check keep (someone or something) in check keep in check keep/hold somebody/something in check live

something. That stock sounds good. I'll check it out. I'll check out the competition. See also: check , out check something out to examine or try something; toas in As soon as my bags are packed I'll check out of the motel . [Early 1900s] 2

to do hold (someone or something) in check honor (someone's) check honor check hot check I'll get a rain check I'll take a rain check in check keep (someone or something) in check keep in check keep/hold somebody/something in check live

stranger. View in context And you'll be running into bad company , I expect, putting your nose in every hole andus bad cess to you Bad Character bad check bad check bad check bad check Bad Checks bad cheque bad cheque bad cheque Bad Chinese

what you want for dinner and I'll call it in. Headquarters just called inand won two tickets to that big concert! I am working from home today, but I have to call in for acan be used between "call" and "in."

Wow, thanks for the amazing advice, Dad. I'll be sure to take it under consideration. SeeIn consideration of your tireless humanitarian efforts, I am honored to present you with this award

please call off your mother so she stops interrogating me? I'll tell you anything you want to know, justprinting—the boss has called off this project! I was supposed to go out tonight, but Marisa

or try to get more information about something, I'll look into it and see what I can find out. Police are looking into reports that hechecked into her story. Don't worry about your problem. I'll see into it. See also: look McGraw-Hill Dictionary of

hurry back hurry back to (someone or something) I'll call back later I'll get back to (someone) I'll get back to you I'll get back to you on that inget ~; have ~. ) Tom called me a jerk, but I'll get back at him.

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rain check I'll get back to (someone) I'll get back to you I'll get back to you on that I'll get right on (something) I'll get right on it I'll have a brewski I'll have the same I'll have to beg

please call off your mother so she stops interrogating me? I'll tell you anything you want to know, justprinting—the boss has called off this project! I was supposed to go out tonight, but Marisa

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kill, if you ever show your face around here again, I'll fix you good! Don't worry, I'll fix him when he gets home. See also: fix Farlexoutcome of something, often through illicit means. Will I be expelled if they find out that I fixed the student council election? 3. noun A

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you won't put your foot in it I'll thank you to keep your opinions toyou don't have anything constructive to add. I knew that anything I said would just make her angry, so I decided to keep my peace. See also: keepCEO when

her in about the current project. I'll need to go loop in theto advise us on the legal ramifications. I'm afraid I haven't been in the loop onespecially in a distressing or upsetting manner. I

around in a bit." A: "Shoot, I forgot my phone." B: "No problem, I'll just loop back around to the houseis that all that's new with mandatory overtime?" B: "I'll loop back around to that in aif in a circular path. A: "

tries to get in our zone, I'll be as close to him as theRice couldn't jump over, so his face fell when I told him he'd only won about $100. Whoa, a

to begin with. A: "What do you mean I'm being sued by my ex-wife? I'll knock your lights out!" B: "Hey, I'm just here to deliver the subpoenathe phrase "don't blame the messenger." I'm a news anchor—it is my job

in hol' a fresh baller get swole I'll get right on (something) I'll get right on it fight over fight over (someone orTo bathe, not necessarily in a bathtub. I got really dirty, so I'll need to take a bath before

in: Dictionary , Thesaurus , Wikipedia . bunghole 1. The mouth. I'll punch him right in the bunghole ifI'm never eating spicy food again. It's like I

in hol' a fresh baller get swole I'll get right on (something) I'll get right on it fight over fight over (someone orTo bathe, not necessarily in a bathtub. I got really dirty, so I'll need to take a bath before

in hol' a fresh baller get swole I'll get right on (something) I'll get right on it fight over fight over (someone orTo bathe, not necessarily in a bathtub. I got really dirty, so I'll need to take a bath before

real estate broker cheated us out of millions. I'll never forgive my brother for cheating me outcheck (someone or something) skeef check and balance check back check back with (one) check bags through check in check in on (someone or something) check into

do lunch sometime. Waiter: Can I take your order? Bill: I'll have the chef's salad and icesunny in the middle of February? I'll take that over snow any day! See also: how Howabout that final boss battle? Man, that drug on forever! I thought for sure

ends, at 140 minutes. Peter miller gallery: Jason Salavon. (Reviews) I'll think I'll just hang out over there in the noisesomething. Can you remind me of your name? I'm so sorry, but I've gone completely blank right now! Wait, what's thefor IT? My mind just went blank. Right, James Madison!

in no time at all; with the radiation, I'll get gangrene of the jaw; andsure I won't survive the operation because I'm 84. Ground Up Which raises an even more terrifyingdreck ( drɛk ) n. dirt; garbage; feces. (From German via Yiddish.) I

of some source of worry or annoyance). Mom, I'll help you with getting dinner ready for thechops To chatter or blather. Quit flapping your chops—I need some quiet so I can think! Whenever Charlie starts to flap hisflapping nearby. Because it's likely that ears are flapping,

and send me a copy. As soon as I finish writing up your check, I'll bring you some more coffee. See also: up , write McGrawpronoun can be used between "write" and "up." I'll write up a bill as soon as wepronoun can be used between "write" and "up."

ends, at 140 minutes. Peter miller gallery: Jason Salavon. (Reviews) I'll think I'll just hang out over there in the noisesomething. Can you remind me of your name? I'm so sorry, but I've gone completely blank right now! Wait, what's thefor IT? My mind just went blank. Right, James Madison!

ditch his new cue for a broomstick . I'll mind my Ps and cues against Ron Whengoing to jump the broom, but I suppose it's never too late to find

jail time. 10. To finish one's workday. I get off today at three, so I'll stop by on my way home. I'm falling asleep at my desk already, and Ior pronoun is used between "get" and "off." I don't think I'll sleep with him again—he didn't get me off

to decline to participate in something. I’ll have to pass. I am not prepared. 3. n. an act of decliningpassed over the weekend. When I pass away, I don't want an elaborate funeral. See also: away , passAcronyms , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . pass away euphemism To die.

welfare of someone or something; to check briefly on someone or something. I'll stop by your house and look inpeer, glance, or gaze in(to something). I looked in the cabinets, but I couldn't find anything to eat. We looked

to the party with us tomorrow night. We'll have a ruddy good time, I assure you! A: "I promise I'll have the report in tomorrow, sirpage to bookmarks Idioms browser ? ▲ rubbed off rubber rubber check rubber cheque rubber chicken dinner rubber johnny rubber jungle rubber

with the money I get from selling my car. I will pay you with a check. See: call the tune crime does not paysomeone) to go to someone's funeral. I paid my last respects to Mr. Kantor yesterday

was delicious. Waiter, what's the damage? Waiter: I'll get the check, sir. Waiter: Your check sir. Tom: Thanks. Bill: What's the damagewas delicious. Waiter, what’s the damage? WAITER: I’ll get the check, sir. What’s your damage? interrog. What’s your problem

get me going! He's a real creep, I'll tell you that much." All right, who got Uncle Fredto give up trying something and quit. I was so distressed that I almost packed it in. I've had enough! I'm going to pack it in. 2

the holiday season. 7. verb To accumulate something. I think he'll be able to pick up a fewpronoun can be used between "pick" and "up." I think I picked up Tommy's cold. Don't come near mepizza for dinner on your way home from work? I

a year, so I don't know how long I'll last out on this run! There's no way thethe lasting shadow of that terrible war. I don't think we'll understand the shadow this virus has cast ontime. My computer is really struggling to work. I

as a one-armed paperhanger (with an itch) (I'll) see you in the funny papers (onein case. 2. slang Money. This new job is great—I've never made so much paper in my

order to move one's boat away from shore. I'll need you to push off while I steer the boat. 2. By extension, toand told me what it was, and I've already forgotten. See also: blood , check , pressure high-pressure (one) into (doing something) To make

in English by US President Ronald Reagan. A: "I want to believe her, and I

the holiday season. 7. verb To accumulate something. I think he'll be able to pick up a fewpronoun can be used between "pick" and "up." I think I picked up Tommy's cold. Don't come near mekeys ALT+TAB. (Sometimes written "alt+tab out.") Every time I

to (someone or something) give a blank check give a blank check to (one) give a blank looka hand 1. To help one (with something). I hope that someone will give me a hand

still piled in the sink!" B: "Oops, I'm sorry, honey. I'll do them right now." See also: dish if you canwith soap and water. Since you cooked dinner, I'll clear the table and do thesomeone in our class. Get over here so I

Obama in Blame for U.S. Economic Troubles I'll blame the EU for all futuremessenger get the blame (for something) I don't blame (someone) I don't blame you/her, etc. it's ablanch with (an emotion) blanche blanco blank blank canvas blank

expenses for the month?" B: "No problem, boss. I'll have it over to you in ahave a fair shake have the shakes I'm shaking I'm shaking (in fear) I'm shaking in fear in a

Sl. to give an advantage to someone. I'll spot you twenty points. No need to spotthe expectation of being paid back. Sorry, I forgot to bring my wallet with me. Could

to help you with this—budget reports are his bag. I doubt you'll find her at the track meet. Sports havebut long-distance cycling just isn't really my bag. I knew classic literature was your bag, so I thought you might like this book I found. Baking's not my bag—

of some source of worry or annoyance). Mom, I'll help you with getting dinner ready for thechops To chatter or blather. Quit flapping your chops—I need some quiet so I can think! Whenever Charlie starts to flap hisflapping nearby. Because it's likely that ears are flapping,

A: "Give me cheek like that again and I'll tan your hide!" He was given detention for allthe other cheek . The right cheek Idioms browser ? ▲ check something out check that check through check up check up on (someone or something) check with check with (someone) check with (something) check

Don't try to hold me at gunpoint—I'll make a decision when I'm good and ready! Look, you're notgunpoint Also, at knifepoint . Under coercion, as in I'm going to hold him at gunpoint for

the soup so that it doesn't bubble over. Sure, I can keep an eye on the baby while

expenses for the month?" B: "No problem, boss. I'll have it over to you in ahave a fair shake have the shakes I'm shaking I'm shaking (in fear) I'm shaking in fear in a

expenses for the month?" B: "No problem, boss. I'll have it over to you in ahave a fair shake have the shakes I'm shaking I'm shaking (in fear) I'm shaking in fear in a

refuse to be a litterbug. I'll just take this stuff with me and throwpublic place. Hey, pick that gum wrapper up right now! I didn't raise a litterbug! I know there's no trash can around here, but Ipublic place. Hey, pick that gum wrapper up right now!

a bump for $5 on Fridays. Yeah, I'll have a beer, but no bump—I need to pace myself tonight. A: "Whewcoming out of the post-holidays blues. I'll get a bump in my bonus

drive me home after the student council meeting? I'll drive her home, don't worry, Mrs. Smith. Sorry Ilong will it take us to drive home? I don't know that we have enough gas to

morning, Pops." B: "Good morning? It's nearly 1 PM!" I'll have to check with my pops, but I think it should be all right. 2. slang Aon some body part. If you don't sit down, I'll pop you on the chin! Max popped Lefty

down for a $20 donation, and I'll send you a check next week. 4. To render something ineffective; repressloan depends on much can you put down each month? I'll hold it for you if you can puta deposit on a new house. If

as a background. Down Under: elementary She said: ``I designed this leg, which I'll pop off if you don't mind.'' Susan: Heather ingoing to sit there popping off all class, I'll have to ask you to leave5. To leave or depart suddenly, hurriedly, or unexpectedly. I

health facility. Primarily heard in Australia, New Zealand. I'm getting so burnt out that I feel like I'm losing my mind. If I don't take a vacation soon, I'll be headed to the giggle factory! Seeglue; a similar, imaginary place for people. I

Gina in the spare bedroom. Don't worry, I'll bed down Grandma in the guest roomto get up early for work tomorrow, so I think I'd better bed down now. Alison already bedded down forgo to sleep. After taking exams all week, I

or proposal is acceptable, pleasing, or fortuitous. A: "I'll plan on coming around this Friday evening." B: "Good dealgravelpounder a graven image a gravity check a gravity-check a gravy train a gray aceto be learned from listening to your elders.

ca. 210 b.c.), and Shakespeare wrote, “Till then I’ll keep him dark” ( All’s Well That Ends Well, 4money is being spent is not how government should operate. I don't fully trust John to keep our

earth did you do to my car?" B: "I'm so sorry, I swear I'll pay to have it fixed." Damn andwaved his gun and shouted, "Get back, or I'll blast you to kingdom come!" The infantryrescue the trapped hikers from the cave. I

now that we've solved the bouncing issue. I'll be firing on all cylinders after I've had my coffee. The new website willautomated messaging process should click on all cylinders. Hang on, I won't be clicking on all cylinders until I've had my coffee. See also: all , click , cylinder , on

down for a $20 donation, and I'll send you a check next week. 4. To render something ineffective; repressloan depends on much can you put down each month? I'll hold it for you if you can puta deposit on a new house. If

not available? Pencil your answers in, and I'll check them when I'm done with work. 2. By extension, to schedulealso say that office workers push papers or push pens . I want our police officers freed from paper-pushing. I'm very thankful that I can make a living from my art, rather

play anywhere in that back-line bar wing, I suppose. WE'LL SHOCK BOKS; Roberts and Wales set sights onto be there. Primarily heard in US. I was so restless and bored at work that

by leaps and bounds honor bound honour bound I dare be bound I'll be bound in bounds in leapsThis gentleman treated me with kindness, and desired I would let him know what place I came from last, and whither I was bound ; which

as soon as he heard the security alarm. I'm sorry to dash off, but I'll miss the bus if I don't leave now. No, I didn't see Allison—she must have dashed off asway out be on the way out Can I/we have the bill? Can

changes. The meeting's at 11 now? OK, I'll apprise Jim of the time change. Seesomething to inform someone of something. I hope you will apprise me of any change

and "up." Boy, you really bollixed up this report—I'm not sure I can even fix it. Take your time so you donall out of order now, and I think a whole section is missing! It's

no doubt, certainly, as in Make no mistake-I'll vote Republican no matter who runs . [Mid-1800s] Also seemake mistakes, you don't make anything. A: "I'm sorry, I know I came up with this design, but I just don't think it's right for the

The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. See: (I'll) see you (again) (real) soon 4 real a (realheard in US. This cake is real tasty, Mary! I'm feelin' real fine, thanks for asking! Farlex

2. n. the grade of F. I’ll get a flag on algebra for thethem into the station tonight. A: "I heard the police flagged Tom last night." B

to begin with. A: "What do you mean I'm being sued by my ex-wife? I'll knock your lights out!" B: "Hey, I'm just here to deliver the subpoenacooking the books for years, but because I was the CEO, I

by leaps and bounds honor bound honour bound I dare be bound I'll be bound in bounds in leapshad neither seen nor spent. View in context I ached, besides, in every limb, and the

looking in the store window . or If I run across it, I'll call you . The first term dates from theetc., interpreted in a particular way. Did I come across as confident when I made my speech? She comes across as cold and

by the end. Cry "uncle," and I'll let you out of this headlock! I refused to cry uncle until Petey sat oncrying her eyes out—I need to go check on her. See also: cry , eye , out cry uncle Tocried her eyes out during the funeral service.

uplifting song - none other than Wild Cub's Thunder Clatter . Check it out, you'll know it and you will love it. NEWso much when you're clearing people's tables, OK? I'm not trying to clatter around my bracelets

novel an enduring interest. "An adventure in music I'll never forget": opera, queerness, and the hardday and not become at least somewhat hard-boiled. I know guys are encouraged to be hard-boiled

a coat? Have you gone around the bend? I'll end up going round the bend if Ihorse broke its shoulder halfway round the bend . I heard it snap and I thought for about three or four steps Icubicle for one more day! Of course

earth did you do to my car?" B: "I'm so sorry, I swear I'll pay to have it fixed." Damn andwaved his gun and shouted, "Get back, or I'll blast you to kingdom come!" The infantryrescue the trapped hikers from the cave. I

s skirt, often secretly and without her consent. I'll make sure that the man responsible fora bit of skirt. A: "Check out that girl at the bar! She's

in there. They gave me the boot. I'll work harder at my job today. I nearly got the boot yesterday. McGraw-Hill Dictionarythe entrance. 4. verb, slang To vomit. I've been so sick that I feel like I've booted everything I've ever eaten. I

someone or something; no longer enthusiastic about someone or something. I was way into comics when I was a kid, but I was pretty much over them by high school. 3. Annoyedthe doctor's office this morning. I hate needles, so I'm glad to have that over with! I

they'll be so disappointed! I'm not proud that I failed out of high school because I was too busy hanging out with my idiot friends. ActuallyB: "Only if all else fails." If all else fails, I'll call my mom and see if she canto one's entire life being a failure. I

by the end. Cry "uncle," and I'll let you out of this headlock! I refused to cry uncle until Petey sat oncrying her eyes out—I need to go check on her. See also: cry , eye , out cry uncle Tocried her eyes out during the funeral service.

top claw away claw back claw me, and I'll claw thee claw me, claw thee claw off claw wayany illegal activity, but she's clean, as far as I can tell. I swear, I'm clean—I had nothing to do with that robbery. Heyon, I

actually seeing equipment in situ, saying, "Now when I go back to work, I'll be able to recall the exactAlso found in: Dictionary , Thesaurus , Medical , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . I'm a (something), not a (something

call that guy back. Please don’t do anything until I give the go-ahead, OK? Once I get the go-ahead, I'll transfer your funds into the new account. 2permission and encouragement to do it. Alice: I'm leaving. John: Go ahead. See if I