American Idioms and Expressions

In The Catbird Seat Idiom

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. .

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In the catbird seat
What does In the catbird seat mean?
If someone is in the catbird seat, they are in an advantageous or superior position.

Some Random Idioms
mark up (something)
What does "mark up (something)" mean?
mess something up with marksThe child marked up the new table that her parents had just bought.
have a mind like a steel trap
What does "have a mind like a steel trap" mean?
have a very sharp and agile mindThe man has a mind like a steel trap and can remember most things easily.
go out of fashion/style
What does "go out of fashion/style" mean?
to become unfashionableStriped pants have recently gone out of fashion.
Set in stone
What does "Set in stone" mean?
If something is set in stone, it cannot be changed or altered.
wishy-washy
What does "wishy-washy" mean?
unable to decide, have no definite opinionHe is very wishy-washy and can never make up his mind about what he wants to do.
blood is thicker than water
What does "blood is thicker than water" mean?
family members are closer to one another than to othersBlood is thicker than water and people usually support and help their family in times of trouble.
as happy as a clam
What does "as happy as a clam" mean?
happy and content The little girl was as happy as a clam while she played with her toys.

as easy as ABC
What does "as easy as ABC" mean?
very easy Learning how to use a computer is as easy as ABC for the children.

red-eye
What does "red-eye" mean?
an airplane flight that leaves late at night and arrives early in the morning We caught the red-eye flight last night and we are very tired today.

clean bill of health
What does "clean bill of health" mean?
the assurance that an animal or person is healthyThe astronaut was given a clean bill of health before he began training.

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