Amped Out Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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. .

Amped-out What does Amped-out mean?	fatigue after using amphetamine
	Some Random Idioms
Friendly footing What does "Friendly footing" mean?	When relationships are on a friendly footing, they are going well.

at the mercy of (the court/someone) What does "at the mercy of (the court/someone)" mean?	having no defense against the court or someone	My friend was at the mercy of the court when he went before the judge.
straight What does "straight" mean?	undiluted alcoholic drink
Scream blue murder What does "Scream blue murder" mean?	If someone shouts very loudly in anger, or fear, they scream blue murder.
according to Hoyle What does "according to Hoyle" mean?	doing something strictly by the rules, doing something the usual and correct way	According to Hoyle we are not allowed to use this room but if nobody knows it should be okay.
At your wits' end What does "At your wits' end" mean?	If you are at your wits' end, you have no idea what to do next and are very frustrated.
able to do (something) blindfolded What does "able to do (something) blindfolded" mean?	to be able to do something easily and quickly	The car was easy to fix and we were able to do it blindfolded.

kill the fatted calf What does "kill the fatted calf" mean?	to prepare an elaborate banquet for someone	We decided to kill the fatted calf and have a big feast for my parents.
Come to call What does "Come to call" mean?	If someone comes to call, they respond to an order or summons directly.
run for one's life What does "run for one's life" mean?	to run away to save one's life	I ran for my life when I met the bear on the camping trip.

American Idioms and Expressions

Amped Out Idiom