American Idioms and Expressions

Catch On Idiom

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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catch on
What does catch on mean?		 to become popularRecently ballroom dancing has begun to catch on with many people.

catch one`s breath

- to stop to rest and regain one`s normal breathingAfter running from the station it took a moment to catch my breath.
catch on
What does catch on mean?		 to become popular Recently, ballroom dancing has begun to catch on with many people.

catch one`s breath

- to stop to rest and regain one`s normal breathing


Some Random Idioms
So it goes
What does "So it goes" mean?		 This idiom is used to be fatalistic and accepting when something goes wrong.
Hold the bag
What does "Hold the bag" mean?		 If someone is responsible for something, they are holding the bag.
get off one`s butt
What does "get off one`s butt" mean?		 to get busy, to start workingMy friend should get off his butt and try to find a job.
as sweet as honey/sugar
What does "as sweet as honey/sugar" mean?		 very sweet The librarian is as sweet as honey and everybody loves her.

thumb a lift/ride
What does "thumb a lift/ride" mean?		 to get a ride from a passing motorist, to ask for a ride from a passing motorist by putting your thumb in the air We thumbed a ride when our car had a flat tire.

turnover (of workers)
What does "turnover (of workers)" mean?		 the rate at which employees join and leave a company The turnover of workers in the new restaurant is very high.

by leaps and bounds
What does "by leaps and bounds" mean?		 rapidly, by large movements forwardThe construction of the new airport is progressing by leaps and bounds.
Eyes are bigger than your stomach
What does "Eyes are bigger than your stomach" mean?		When a person wants more than is good for them.Be careful not to pile the food up too high on your plate. I think your eyes are bigger than your stomach and you'll have to throw much of it away.
A person seeing a table piled high with sumptuous food has a tendency to get too many and/or too large a portion. Since the problem is brought on by the eyes and a lack of reason, the person is portrayed a one whose eyes are bigger than their stomach.
This statement can indicate that a person is immature or greedy. One who is not in control of wants, feelings, or emotions. One who does not consider the needs or feelings of those around them.
bend (someone's) ear
What does "bend (someone's) ear" mean?		to talk to someone (usually in an annoying or persistent manner) I met my co-worker this morning and she bent my ear about her problems at work.

copy (someone) on (something)
What does "copy (someone) on (something)" mean?		 to send a copy of a letter or memo or email to someone I plan to copy my supervisor on the letter that I am writing.

in charge of (something)
What does "in charge of (something)" mean?		 to be responsible for an activity or group of people Our teacher is in charge of selling tickets for the school dance.

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