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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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Bleed like a stuck pig
What does Bleed like a stuck pig mean? | To bleed heavily. | Handle that straight razor carefully. If you cut yourself, you will bleed like a stuck pig.
The throat of a pig set for slaughter is cut or opened with a sharp spike or knife. Because the cut severs the jugular vein, the pig bleeds rapidly. |
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Some Random Idioms
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knock oneself out
What does "knock oneself out" mean? | make a great effort | They really knocked themselves out trying to make the party successful.
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mineral rights
What does "mineral rights" mean? | the right to take minerals or money from the minerals on one's property | The farmer owned all of the mineral rights on his property.
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run into (someone)
What does "run into (someone)" mean? | to meet someone by chance | I ran into my cousin when I was at the supermarket.
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right off the bat
What does "right off the bat" mean? | immediately, from the beginning | I told my boss right off the bat that we did not need a new computer for the office.
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crack a book
What does "crack a book" mean? | to open a book to study | I did not crack a book until the last week of classes.
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Full bore
What does "Full bore" mean? | If something is full bore, it involves the maximum effort or is complete and thorough. |
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grub
What does "grub" mean? | hardworking, serious student |
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do unto others as you would have others do unto you
What does "do unto others as you would have others do unto you" mean? | treat other people the way that you would like them to treat you | "Don't hurt the feelings of your friend. Remember, do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
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straight
What does "straight" mean? | no longer using drugs or alcohol |
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community property
What does "community property" mean? | property belonging jointly to a married couple or acquired during their marriage | The couple decided to divide some of their community property and give it to their children before they left to do volunteer work overseas.
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Dominoid
What does "Dominoid" mean? | person who works at Domino's Pizza |
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Chase your tail
What does "Chase your tail" mean? | If you are chasing your tail, you are very busy but not being very productive. |
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