becoming

become grounds for (something)

To form the basis for some action or decision, often one that is disciplinary or legal in nature. If you get caught plagiarizing, it becomes grounds for expulsion, you know.
See also: become, ground

become involved with (something)

To establish an association, typically work related, with something or some organization. Johnny's become involved with a nonprofit health clinic during his summer vacation. I've become involved with Scott's campaign for mayor.
See also: become, involved

become pushed for cash

To suddenly have only a small or limited amount of money available. I always seem to become pushed for cash in the days leading up to payday. We should start cutting down on some of our expenses before we become pushed for cash.
See also: become, cash, push

become pushed for money

To suddenly have only small or limited amount of money available. I always seem to become pushed for money in the days leading up to payday. We should start cutting down on some of our expenses before we become pushed for money.
See also: become, money, push

become pushed for time

To suddenly have only small or limited amount of time available. I planned to cook dinner, but then I became a bit pushed for time—so how do you feel about ordering a pizza? I'm sorry, I can't chat for long. I need to go pick up the kids, and I don't want to become pushed for time.
See also: become, push, time

become unglued

1. informal To become extremely upset or emotional. Poor Jane really became unglued during the funeral service.
2. informal To begin to fail or become untenable; to fall apart. Boy, this party is really becoming unglued. First, there was the issue with the caterer, and now half the guests aren't coming. They're marriage eventually became unglued after he discovered that his wife was having an affair.
See also: become, unglued

become unstuck

To encounter setbacks or fail altogether. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Boy, this party is really becoming unstuck. First, there was the issue with the caterer, and now half the guests aren't coming.
See also: become, unstuck

becoming on (someone)

Attractive on someone, as of clothing or other wearable items. That gown is so becoming on you, my dear. My daughter has hazel eyes, so olive green is very becoming on her.
See also: becoming, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

*becoming on someone

[of clothing] complimentary to someone; [of clothing] enhancing one's good looks. (*Typically: be ~; look ~.) The dress you wore last night is not becoming on you. That color is very becoming on you.
See also: becoming, on

disappointed at someone or something

 and disappointed in someone or something
becoming sad because of someone or something. I am really disappointed at what you did. I am very disappointed in you. That was a terrible thing to do. They were disappointed in the outcome.
See also: disappointed
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • become grounds for (something)
  • grounds for
  • grounds for (something)
  • be grounds for (something)
  • be on the line
  • on the line
  • be in the balance
  • in the balance
  • ascribe (something) to (something)
  • ascribe to
References in periodicals archive
Ordained to the priesthood in 1978, he has served a number of parishes in the diocese of Toronto before becoming executive assistant to the diocesan bishop in 1992, and archdeacon of York in 1994.
Bishops eligible for nomination as primate
* As well-paying, low-skilled jobs continue to be replaced by technology, a growing segment of the population with low literacy levels is becoming functionally unemployable.
School counselors and information literacy from the perspective of Willard Daggett. (Special issue: career development and the changing workplace)
He credits his choir director for getting him into music in the first place, but deeply appreciates all the teachers who helped nurture his love for music, keeping him focused in spite of his other interests and fostering his dreams of becoming a great singer.
Catch the rising stars. (Rising Stars)
After graduating from the National Defense Academy, he joined major trading firm Nissho Iwai instead of becoming a soldier.
Survivors: two approaches to survival in Japan's unkind economy: meet the fighter and the surfer
The semi-enclosed forecourt is created by a perimeter tent surrounding the grove of smaller trees, becoming the final moment of transition into the sanctuary itself.
The Mishkan as metaphor-form and anti-form: on the transformation of urban space
"Why can becoming a guru in your field virtually ensure you a long-term sustainable marketing advantage over your competitors?
A "recognized authority" tells you how to become one. (Marketing)
It's the reluctance to developing one-self--or one's students--into becoming well-rounded dancers.
Answer 4 dancers
Given the international outbreak of serious meat diseases, meat's known human health deficits and the newfound availability of organic and natural foods, why aren't more environmentally aware people becoming vegetarians?
Across the great divide: environmentalists and animal rights activists battle over vegetarianism. (Cover Story)
1977 Harvey Milk is elected to the San Francisco board of supervisors, becoming its first openly gay member and symbolizing the growing political clout of gays.
Innovation through the ages
The pupil Is a member of society presently, not waiting for the future in becoming a member of the real world.
Education and the Societal Arena
Because CPAs are becoming more educated about the subject, success stories about their helping clients ferret out fraud are becoming more common.
So that's why it's called a pyramid scheme
and Lynchburg Foundry Co., where he spent 25 years, becoming vice president of technical services.
A Look Back at the 20th century..
"Nursing homes," as once known, were becoming a thing of the past and were fast becoming a big business.
NURSING'S ROLE
Nanotechnology transceivers with voice stress software have been incorporated into clothing and jewelry; these systems alert the user when people are lying or becoming aggressive.
A Global Status Report: January 1, 2050
It is a giant reservoir of potential becoming. Since we cannot look into the face of such infinity with comfort, we construct limiting mental models, thereby reducing the vast waters of the void to a mere trickle.
The physician executive in a changing world. (Physician Anger)