American Idioms and Expressions

Quids In Idiom

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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Quids in
What does Quids in mean?		(UK) If somebody is quids in, they stand to make a lot of money from something.

Some Random Idioms
blow (someone's) mind
What does "blow (someone's) mind" mean?		 to overwhelm or excite someoneThe beauty of the African wildlife parks blew my mind during our holiday.
the moment of truth
What does "the moment of truth" mean?		 the point at which someone has to face the reality of a situationThe moment of truth in the trial came when the lawyer presented the last piece of evidence.
waste not, want not
What does "waste not, want not" mean?		 if you never waste anything then you will not lack for anything eitherThe children were very poor when they were young and were taught by their parents to waste not, want not.
break out in (something)
What does "break out in (something)" mean?		 to begin showing a rash or other skin disorderI broke out in a terrible rash after eating the raw shrimp at the restaurant.
sticky fingers
What does "sticky fingers" mean?		 the habit of stealing things that one sees and wantsThe young boy has sticky fingers and you must watch him all the time.
Boot is on the other foot
What does "Boot is on the other foot" mean?		 When the boot's on the other foot, a person who was in a position of weakness is now in a position of strength.
suggestive of (something)
What does "suggestive of (something)" mean?		 to be reminiscent of somethingThe movie was suggestive of a time that disappeared many years ago.
(not one`s) cup of tea
What does "(not one`s) cup of tea" mean?		 (not) something that one enjoys Modern art is not my cup of tea so I will stay home and not go to the art gallery.

cross (someone`s) mind
What does "cross (someone`s) mind" mean?		 to be a sudden or passing thought, to occur to someone (an idea)It suddenly crossed my mind that the store would be closed all day on Monday.
live up to (something)
What does "live up to (something)" mean?		 act according to something, fulfill expectationsHe is trying very hard to live up to his reputation as a smart busnessman.
to mix up (something)
What does "to mix up (something)" mean?		 to confuse things, to make a mistake about somethingThe teacher mixed up the DVDs and played the wrong one in front of the class.
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