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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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Jobs for the boys
What does Jobs for the boys mean? | Where people give jobs, contracts, etc, to their friends and associates, these are jobs for the boys. |
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wired
What does "wired" mean? | connected electronically using cable(s) or radio connections |
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blow one's stack/top
What does "blow one's stack/top" mean? | to become very angry | My father will blow his top if he learns that I failed my course.
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catch forty winks
What does "catch forty winks" mean? | to take a nap, to get some sleep | I drove all night until I was very tired so I decided to stop and catch forty winks.
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Hangdog expression
What does "Hangdog expression" mean? | A hangdog expression is one where the person's showing their emotions very clearly, maybe a little too clearly for your liking. It's that mixture of misery and self-pity that is similar to a dog when it's trying to get something it wants but daren't take without permission. |
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a yes-man
What does "a yes-man" mean? | : someone who tries to get approval by agreeing
with everyone. | A: "Why does the boss think Arnold is sointelligent?"B: "Because Arnold is a yes-man. He agrees with everything theboss says!"
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Picture perfect
What does "Picture perfect" mean? | When something is exactly as it should be it is said to be picture perfect. |
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heads will roll
What does "heads will roll" mean? | someone will be punished |
Heads will roll when our boss learns about the money that we have lost.
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know (something) from memory
What does "know (something) from memory" mean? | know something well from seeing it often | I know most of the telephone numbers from memory.
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let down one`s hair
What does "let down one`s hair" mean? | relax, act freely and naturally | Everybody at the party let down their hair and had a good time.
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A hitch in your giddy-up
What does "A hitch in your giddy-up" mean? | If you have a hitch in your giddy-up, you're not feeling well. ('A hitch in your gittie-up' is also used.) |
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variety is the spice of life
What does "variety is the spice of life" mean? | differences and changes make life interesting |
Variety is the spice of life and I enjoy doing many different things.
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Sure thing.
What does "Sure thing." mean? | of course, certainly | "Sure thing, I would be happy to help you move next Saturday."
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force (someone's) hand
What does "force (someone's) hand" mean? | to force a person to reveal his or her plans or strategies or secrets |
Our lawyer forced the opposing lawyer's hand.
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