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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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Cuckoo in the nest
What does Cuckoo in the nest mean? | Is an issue or a problem, etc, is a cuckoo in the nest, it grows quickly and crowds out everything else. |
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Cool it!
What does "Cool it!" mean? | calm down. | "There's no need to be so upset. Just cool it!"
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open season on (someone or something)
What does "open season on (someone or something)" mean? | a time when everyone is criticizing someone, unrestricted hunting of an animal | It appeared to be open season on our boss and everyone felt free to criticize her.
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acquire a taste for something
What does "acquire a taste for something" mean? | to develop a liking for some kind of food or drink or something else |
My friend has recently acquired a taste for classical music.
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Whistling in the dark
What does "Whistling in the dark" mean? | If someone is whistling in the dark, they believe in a positive result, even though everybody else is sure it will not happen. |
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keep one`s wits about one
What does "keep one`s wits about one" mean? | stay calm when there is trouble or danger | Although there was a fire in the building, he was able to keep his wits about him and help everybody to safety.
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bear the brunt of (something)
What does "bear the brunt of (something)" mean? | to withstand the worst part or the strongest part of something | The small island bore the brunt of the tropical storm.
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know the score
What does "know the score" mean? | know the facts (about life or something) | The man doesn't know the score about what is going on at his company.
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turn over
What does "turn over" mean? | to roll over | The car turned over during the winter storm.
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lay eyes on (someone or something)
What does "lay eyes on (someone or something)" mean? | see someone or something | I have never laid eyes on a more beautiful dog in my life.
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You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink
What does "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink" mean? | This idiom means you can offer something to someone, like good advice, but you cannot make them take it. |
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