American Idioms and Expressions

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This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

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wine and dine (someone)
What does "wine and dine (someone)" mean?		 to treat someone to an expensive meal, to entertain someone in a lavish manner My uncle often has to wine and dine his important business clients.

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spring (something) on (someone)
What does "spring (something) on (someone)" mean?		 to surprise someone with somethingI wish that my friend would not suddenly spring his crazy plans on me.
fall in love with (someone or something)
What does "fall in love with (someone or something)" mean?		 to begin to experience feelings of love for someone or something I fell in love with the girl the first time that I saw her at the restaurant.
We fell in love with the house when we first saw it.

pay in advance
What does "pay in advance" mean?		 to pay for something before you get/use itI must pay in advance for the bus company to deliver my boxes.
hold all the aces
What does "hold all the aces" mean?		 have all the advantages (from the ace which is the most valuable card in many card games) have all the advantages (from the ace which is the most valuable card in many card games)The employer held all the aces when they began to negotiate with the small union.
talk (someone's) head off
What does "talk (someone's) head off" mean?		 to speak too muchThe woman beside me in the bus talked my head off during our journey.
call (someone) out
What does "call (someone) out" mean?		 challenge someone to a fight or contest
like lambs to the slaughter
What does "like lambs to the slaughter" mean?		 quietly do something without realizing the danger/difficulties of the situationThe local basketball team went like lambs to the slaughter to meet the best team in the country.
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