criticize what you did, give you flack He gave me static for failing the exam. He said I can do better.
measure up to one's expectations
Idiom(s): measure up (to one's expectations)
Theme: ACHIEVEMENT
to be as good as one expects. • This meal doesn't measure up to my expectations. • Why doesn't it measure up?
give sb a reputation for
Idiom(s): give sb a reputation (for doing sth)
Theme: REPUTATION
to cause someone to be known for doing something. • Her excellent parties gave Jane a reputation for entertaining well. • You had better be careful or your behavior will give you a reputation.
give sb a reputation as a
Idiom(s): give sb a reputation (as a sth)
Theme: REPUTATION
to cause someone to be known for being something. • That evening gave him a reputation as a flirt. • Yes, it gave him a reputation.
get a reputation for
Idiom(s): get a reputation (for doing sth)
Theme: REPUTATION
to become recognized for doing something. • You'll get a reputation for cheating. • I don't want to get a reputation. • He's got a bad reputation. • I have a reputation for being honest.
get a reputation as a
Idiom(s): get a reputation (as a sth)
Theme: REPUTATION
to become recognized for being something. • You'll get a reputation as a cheater. • She once had a reputation as a singer. • Behave yourself, or you'll get a reputation. • Unfortunately, Tom's got a reputation.
busy as Grand Central Station
Idiom(s): (as) busy as Grand Central Station
Theme: BUSY
Very busy; crowded with customers or other people. (This refers to Grand Central Station in New York City.) • This house is as busy as Grand Central Station. • When the tourist season starts, this store is busy as Grand Central Station.
Constant occupation prevents temptation.
When you work you avoid temptation.
Meet your expectations
If something doesn't meet your expectations, it means that it wasn't as good as you had thought it was going to be; a disappointment.
visitation
visitation the Visitation R.C.Ch. 1) the visit of the Virgin Mary to Elizabeth: Luke 1:39-56 2) a church feast (May 31) commemorating this
An Tati idiom dictionary is a great resource for writers, students, and anyone looking to expand their vocabulary. It contains a list of words with similar meanings with Tati, allowing users to choose the best word for their specific context.
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