American Idioms and Expressions

Same Old, Same Old 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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Same old, same old
What does Same old, same old mean?		 When nothing changes, it's the same old, same old.

Some Random Idioms
turn (someone's) head
What does "turn (someone's) head" mean?		 to distract someone, to make someone notice youThe woman's beautiful dress turned everybody's head. It was beautiful.
jacked up
What does "jacked up" mean?		 aroused, excited
figure out (something)
What does "figure out (something)" mean?		 to find an answer by thinking about somethingEveryone is trying to figure out what our boss is going to do with the new equipment.
be off
What does "be off" mean?		 to leave or departI plan to be off very early tomorrow morning to go to the airport.
buy into (something)
What does "buy into (something)" mean?		 to accept and agree with something I do not buy into my friend's idea about starting a business.

live in a fish bowl
What does "live in a fish bowl" mean?		 to live where many people know about your life and personal businessThe small town was like living in a fish bowl. Everybody knew what I was doing.
beyond words
What does "beyond words" mean?		 to be more than one can sayOur love for our new baby is beyond words.
Don't bite the hand that feeds
What does "Don't bite the hand that feeds" mean?		 When someone says this to you, they are trying to tell you not to act against those on whom you depend.
stand for (something)
What does "stand for (something)" mean?		 to speak in favor of something, to show that one supports somethingAll of the candidates stand for a platform of law and order.
Strong as an ox
What does "Strong as an ox" mean?		 Someone who's exceedingly strong physically is said to be as strong as an ox.
troll
What does "troll" mean?		ugly man or woman, often with a mean disposition
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