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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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Like a moth to a flame
What does Like a moth to a flame mean? | Something that is like a moth to a flame is attracted to something that is deadly or dangerous. |
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when pigs fly
What does "when pigs fly" mean? | something is impossible (used when you do not believe something will happen) | I think that my friend will finish his university degree when pigs fly. Probably never.
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tie the knot
What does "tie the knot" mean? | get married | get marriedAfter dating for several years the young couple suddenly decided to tie the knot.
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Thin line
What does "Thin line" mean? | If there's a thin line between things, it's hard to distinguish them- there's a thin line between love and hate. |
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up to par/scratch/snuff/the mark
What does "up to par/scratch/snuff/the mark" mean? | meeting normal standards, equal to the usual level or quality | His work was not up to par and he was asked to leave and look for another job.
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deal with (someone)
What does "deal with (someone)" mean? | to act in a specific way toward someone, to do business with someone |
The company is planning to deal with the late employee soon.
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Living hand to mouth
What does "Living hand to mouth" mean? | To be poor, to have difficulty supporting yourself. | Most people who marry young start out living hand to mouth.
During the Great Depression and other times of economic scarcity, people often did not know when or where the next meal was coming from. In such a case, when you get something in your hand that can be eaten, it goes into the mouth immediately: ergo "hand to mouth." |
from scratch
What does "from scratch" mean? | from the very beginning |
We decided to build the house from scratch.
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as crooked as a dog's hind leg
What does "as crooked as a dog's hind leg" mean? | dishonest | The politician is as crooked as a dog's hind leg and everybody dislikes him.
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beauty is only skin deep
What does "beauty is only skin deep" mean? | looks are superficial and sometimes a beautiful person may have unpleasant characteristics | looks are superficial and sometimes a beautiful person may have unpleasant characteristicsThe woman is not beautiful but beauty is only skin deep and her personality is wonderful.
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out of sight, out of mind.
What does "out of sight, out of mind." mean? | if you do not see something then you will not think about it | The chocolates were out of sight, out of mind and nobody thought about them.
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