Elevator weight limits vary based on factors such as the size of the elevator floor and what it’s made of. Engineers calculate the upper limits based on strength and tensile calculations for safety. Overloading elevators can lead to accidents and injury. Governments and local authorities have set up regulatory bodies to prevent elevator accidents. The […]
“Bring it on” is a slang idiom meaning “I’m ready” or confident in meeting a challenge. It can be used playfully or as encouragement for violence. Former US President George W. Bush used it in response to militants attacking US troops in Iraq. Variations include “bring them on” and “show me what you’ve got.” The […]
“Carry the can” means taking responsibility for a task or blame for a bad situation. Its origin is disputed, but it may come from military usage. There are many alternatives to express this idea, and it is more familiar to British English speakers than in America. The English idiom “carry the can” is used to […]
