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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Prodigal son
What does Prodigal son mean? | A prodigal son is a young man who wastes a lot on money on a lavish lifestyle. If the prodigal son returns, they return to a better way of living. |
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Some Random Idioms
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against one's will
What does "against one's will" mean? | to be without a person's consent or agreement |
The police took the man to jail against his will.
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see (someone) out
What does "see (someone) out" mean? | to go with someone out of a room/house | I went to the front door to see our guests out to their cars.
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Off the shelf
What does "Off the shelf" mean? | If a product is off the shelf, it can be used straightaway without any setting-up. |
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a cock-and-bull story
What does "a cock-and-bull story" mean? | a silly story that is not true | Our neighbor gave us a cock-and-bull story about how our window was broken.
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ready, willing, and able
What does "ready, willing, and able" mean? | to be eager or willing to do something | Everybody in the small village is ready, willing, and able to help the family who lost their house in the fire.
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a little bit
What does "a little bit" mean? | a small amount | I only had a little bit of time so I didn't talk to my mother about her recent problems.
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Keep posted
What does "Keep posted" mean? | If you keep posted about something, you keep up-to-date with information and developments. |
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in tune
What does "in tune" mean? | going well together, in agreement, matching | We have been in tune with each other ever since we met at our high school graduation party.
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code
What does "code" mean? | go into cardiac arrest and require resuscitation |
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