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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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Queer fish
What does Queer fish mean? | (UK) A strange person is a queer fish. |
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every Tom, Dick and Harry
What does "every Tom, Dick and Harry" mean? | the average person | The man said that he is not the same as every Tom, Dick and Harry.
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money talks
What does "money talks" mean? | money gives one the power to get or do what he or she wants | Money talks and when I go to a restaurant with my rich uncle we always get a very good table.
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give (someone) a run for their money
What does "give (someone) a run for their money" mean? | to give someone a challenge | Our team gave the stronger teams a run for their money during the championship finals.
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on (something's) last legs
What does "on (something's) last legs" mean? | something is almost worn out or finished | My car is on its last legs and I will soon have to buy a new one.
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take on (an employee)
What does "take on (an employee)" mean? | to give a job to someone, to hire someone | The company took on many new workers during the busy holiday season.
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get over (something)
What does "get over (something)" mean? | to overcome a difficulty, to recover from an illness or shock | The woman is having trouble getting over her father`s death.
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tighten one`s belt
What does "tighten one`s belt" mean? | to live on less money than usual | We decided to tighten our belt and try to save up some money for a holiday.
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shitstick
What does "shitstick" mean? | horried person |
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get ahold of (someone or something)
What does "get ahold of (someone or something)" mean? | to make contact with someone, to obtain something | I have been trying very hard to get ahold of my old high school teacher.
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good on you, mate
What does "good on you, mate" mean? |
idiom. well done; nicely done |
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rear its ugly head
What does "rear its ugly head" mean? | to appear after being hidden (usually something unpleasant) | The problem between the two sisters rears its ugly head at the beginning of every year.
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fresh
What does "fresh" mean? | stylish; new; appealing |
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feather one`s nest
What does "feather one`s nest" mean? | to look after one`s own financial interests - especially while holding public office | The politician was feathering his nest for many years until he was replaced in the election.
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rush
What does "rush" mean? | time when sororities and fraternities attempt to find new members, usually in the fall |
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