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database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available.
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Quiet as a cat
What does Quiet as a cat mean? | If somebody is as quiet as a cat they make as little noise as possible and try to be unnoticeable. |
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ditzy
What does "ditzy" mean? | spacey; flakey; absentminded person |
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take care of number one
What does "take care of number one" mean? | to only think about or take care of oneself | The man takes care of number one and never thinks about anyone else.
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be broke
What does "be broke" mean? | be without money. | "No, I can't lend you ten dollars. I'mcompletely broke until payday."
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two can play that game
What does "two can play that game" mean? | you can treat another person in the same way as they have treated you | The man told his boss that two can play that game and if the boss was too strict then he would be inflexible as well.
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could do with (someone or something)
What does "could do with (someone or something)" mean? | to want or need someone or something | I could do with a new computer now that mine is getting old.
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play second fiddle to (someone)
What does "play second fiddle to (someone)" mean? | to be second in importance to someone | He has been playing second fiddle to his boss for many years and has finally decided to change jobs.
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solid
What does "solid" mean? | great; excellent; cool |
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ugly duckling
What does "ugly duckling" mean? | an ugly or plain child who grows up to be attractive | She was an ugly duckling when she was a child but now she is very beautiful.
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whole ball of wax/shooting match
What does "whole ball of wax/shooting match" mean? | the whole thing or matter | I want to finish the redecorating project and be finished with the whole ball of wax.
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beat the clock
What does "beat the clock" mean? | to finish something before the time is up | The basketball team worked hard to beat the clock and win the game.
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TEETH
What does "TEETH" mean? | tried everything else, try homeopathy |
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sand box
What does "sand box" mean? | Iraq (as of 2003; previously referred to Saudi Arabia) |
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