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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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Blow hot and cold
What does Blow hot and cold mean? | If you blow hot and cold on an idea, your attitude and opinion keeps changing; one minute you are for it, the next you are against. |
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he who laughs last, laughs longest
What does "he who laughs last, laughs longest" mean? | the person who is successful in doing something last will have the most enjoyment or success | the person who is successful in doing something last will have the most enjoyment or successEverybody thought that the boy would not get the job because he was too young. However, he who laughs last laughs longest and in fact he got the job easily.
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Bring someone to book
What does "Bring someone to book" mean? | If somebody is brought to book, they are punished or made to account for something they have done wrong. |
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pysched up
What does "pysched up" mean? | thrilled; excited; stimulated; eager |
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Keen as mustard
What does "Keen as mustard" mean? | (UK) If someone is very enthusiastic, they are as keen as mustard. |
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not bat an eye
What does "not bat an eye" mean? | to not show any signs of being nervous even when something shocking or bad happens | The policeman did not bat an eye when the criminal began to reach for his knife.
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come a cropper
What does "come a cropper" mean? | to fail | The man came a cropper in the chess tournament and that is why he is sad.
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in one's opinion
What does "in one's opinion" mean? | according to one's belief or judgement | In my opinion, my aunt is the best cook in the world.
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curiosity killed the cat
What does "curiosity killed the cat" mean? | asking questions or being curious about something that is not your business is often not a good thing | "Curiosity killed the cat," the mother said as the child asked questions about her birthday party.
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Like giving a donkey strawberries
What does "Like giving a donkey strawberries" mean? | (UK) If something is like giving a donkey strawberries, people fail to appreciate its value. |
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as thick as pea soup
What does "as thick as pea soup" mean? | very thick (can be used with fog as well as with liquids) | The fog was as thick as pea soup when we walked along the beach.
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