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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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OK
What does OK mean? | (1) yes (to show agreement--often reluctant agreement).
| A: "Come on, Al. We really need your help!"B: "Oh, OK; I may be crazy, but I'll help you."
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OK
What does OK mean? | (2) neither good nor bad; so-so. | A: "How was the movie?"B: "OK, I guess, but I've seen better ones."
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OK
What does OK mean? | (3) in satisfactory condition; well. | A: "You look awfully pale. Are you OK?"B: "Actually, I'm not. I have a terrible headache. "
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OK
What does OK mean? | (4) approve (verb). | A: "Did your boss OK your vacation plans?"B: "No, but he said that taking them two weeks later would be allright.
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get out from under (someone or something)
What does "get out from under (someone or something)" mean? | to escape from a situation that one does not like |
I would like to get out from under my boss who is always watching my work.
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Double whammy
What does "Double whammy" mean? | A double whammy is when something causes two problems at the same time, or when two setbacks occur at the same time. |
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donorcycle
What does "donorcycle" mean? | motorcyle to medical practitioners, so called because of the hate rate of death which results in organs available for donation |
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cards are stacked against (someone)
What does "cards are stacked against (someone)" mean? | luck is against someone | The cards have been stacked against the young boy since he was born.
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work in (someone or something)
What does "work in (someone or something)" mean? | insert someone or something (into a schedule) | My doctor was very busy but she was able to work me into her schedule.
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sucky
What does "sucky" mean? | undesirable; unappealing; low-quality | That's such a sucky car you have!
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look like a million dollars
What does "look like a million dollars" mean? | to look very good | The woman looked like a million dollars when she went to accept the award.
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a pay-off
What does "a pay-off" mean? | the results of one`s work, a bribe | The young man expects to get a big pay-off from his university education when he begins to look for a job.
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all eyes are on (someone or something)
What does "all eyes are on (someone or something)" mean? | everyone is waiting eagerly for someone to appear or something to happen | All eyes were on the singer when he walked onto the stage.
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have one's eyes glued to (something)
What does "have one's eyes glued to (something)" mean? | to watch something very carefully and not look away from it | Everybody in the airport lobby had their eyes glued to the television screen.
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dyke
What does "dyke" mean? | lesbian |
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