FWIW 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. .

FWIW What does FWIW mean?	for what it's worth
	Some Random Idioms
nuke What does "nuke" mean?	use a microwave oven to prepare food

Ride high What does "Ride high" mean?	If someone is riding high, they are very successful at the moment.
take one's eye off the ball What does "take one's eye off the ball" mean?	fail to keep one's attention focused on the ball or the matter at hand	fail to keep one's attention focused on the ball or the matter at handHe took his eye off the ball for only a second and the other team quickly scored a goal.
Pull the trigger What does "Pull the trigger" mean?	The person who pulls the trigger is the one who does the action that closes or finishes something.
get your ass in gear What does "get your ass in gear" mean?	get moving; get going; get started.	Get your ass in gear. It's time for school.
run-of-the-mill What does "run-of-the-mill" mean?	ordinary, usual	The restaurant was in a run-of-the-mill building but the food was superb.

jump start What does "jump start" mean?	starting one car by using power (via jumper cables) from another car
circling the drain What does "circling the drain" mean?	expected to die shortly.	He's circling the drain and won't last much longer.
Drop dead! What does "Drop dead!" mean?	Go away!, to stop bothering someone	I told my brother to drop dead when he came into my room and now he is angry at me.
talking head What does "talking head" mean?	announcer or anchor on television (so called because often only the face and neck are visible)

American Idioms and Expressions

FWIW Idiom