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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My foot!
What does My foot! mean? | I do not believe it (said after someone says something that you do not believe and you repeat the statement with the expression "My foot!") | "My foot!" the man exclaimed when he learned that he would not be able to attend the meeting.
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up in arms
What does "up in arms" mean? | very angry and wanting to fight, equipped with guns or weapons and ready to fight |
The students were up in arms over the school's plan to make them wear uniforms.
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If I had a nickel for every time
What does "If I had a nickel for every time" mean? | When someone uses this expression, they mean that the specific thing happens a lot. It is an abbreviation of the statement 'If I had a nickel for every time that happened, I would be rich' |
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shmen
What does "shmen" mean? | freshmen; first-year college students |
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Quick off the mark
What does "Quick off the mark" mean? | If someone is quick off the mark, they are very quick to use, start or do something new. |
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Succeed in the clutch
What does "Succeed in the clutch" mean? | If you succeed in the clutch, you perform at a crucial time; it is particularly used in sports for the decisive moments of the game. The opposite is 'fail in the clutch.' |
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funny bone
What does "funny bone" mean? | the place at the back of the elbow that tingles when hit |
I hit my funny bone today and it still hurts.
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Hold the baby
What does "Hold the baby" mean? | (UK) If someone is responsible for something, they are holding the baby. |
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the one-two
What does "the one-two" mean? | quick or decisive action that takes someone by surprise | The salesman gave the customer the one-two and the customer quickly agreed to buy the product.
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meeting of minds
What does "meeting of minds" mean? | complete agreement | We were able to achieve a meeting of minds at the meeting and everybody was happy.
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take a dump
What does "take a dump" mean? | defacate; move one's bowls |
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Go to the wire
What does "Go to the wire" mean? | If someone goes to the wire, they risk their life, job, reputation, etc, to help someone. |
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trump card
What does "trump card" mean? | something that you hold back to use to win success if nothing
else works (a trump card is a card that is chosen to temporarily be stronger
than the other cards) | something that you hold back to use to win success if nothing else works (a trump card is a card that is chosen to temporarily be stronger than the other cards)The boxer's trump card in his desire for another fight was his great popularity with the fans.
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