GJ 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. .

GJ What does GJ mean?	grapefruit juice
	Some Random Idioms
blind leading the blind What does "blind leading the blind" mean?	someone who does not know how to do something themselves tries to explain it to other people	It was like the blind leading the blind when I tried to help my friend fix his car. I do not know anything about cars.

kick the habit What does "kick the habit" mean?	stop a bad habit	He has been trying to kick his smoking habit for many years.
change horses in midstream What does "change horses in midstream" mean?	to make new plans or choose a new leader in the middle of an important activity	The company changed horses in midstream and totally changed their policy.
take a hand in (something) What does "take a hand in (something)" mean?	to help plan or do something	I will take a hand in designing the new cafeteria.
yuck What does "yuck" mean?	horrible; terrible; disgusting
hitch one`s wagon to a star What does "hitch one`s wagon to a star" mean?	aim high, follow a great ambition or purpose	He wants to hitch his wagon to a star and pursue his dreams of becoming an actor.
in cold blood What does "in cold blood" mean?	without feeling	The man was murdered in cold blood by a group of criminals.
by the book What does "by the book" mean?	according to the rules	The police officer does everything by the book when he arrests someone.
bottom line What does "bottom line" mean?	the central issue of a discussion, the main point	My friend wants to open a restaurant. However, the bottom line for me is that we need more research before I invest any money.
run around like a chicken with its head cut off What does "run around like a chicken with its head cut off" mean?	to be in a state of chaos, to run around with what seems to be no purpose	I spent the morning running around like a chicken with its head cut off when I heard that my mother was in the hospital.
talk turkey What does "talk turkey" mean?	to talk frankly, to talk business	I went to see my friend because I knew that it was time to talk turkey with him.
You do not get a dog and bark yourself What does "You do not get a dog and bark yourself" mean?	(UK) If there is someone in a lower position who can or should do a task, then you shouldn't do it.

American Idioms and Expressions

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