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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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Show me the money
What does Show me the money mean? | When people say this, they either want to know how much they will be paid for something or want to see evidence that something is valuable or worth paying for. |
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know (someone or something) like the back/palm of one's hand
What does "know (someone or something) like the back/palm of one's hand" mean? | to know someone or something very well | The taxi driver knows the city like the back of his hand.
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choke (someone) up
What does "choke (someone) up" mean? | to make someone cry or become overemotional and speechless | I became choked up when I heard the story of the boy's illness.
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tickled pink
What does "tickled pink" mean? | to be very pleased or delighted by someone or something |
"My mother was tickled pink that you visited her when you were in town."
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crying need for (someone or something)
What does "crying need for (someone or something)" mean? | a desperate need for someone or something |
There is a crying need for nurses in the local hospital.
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Cut off your nose to spite your face
What does "Cut off your nose to spite your face" mean? | If you cut off your nose to spite your face, you do something rash or silly that ends up making things worse for you, often because you are angry or upset. |
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put hair on one's chest
What does "put hair on one's chest" mean? | to be good for someone (something that you eat or drink) | I told my friend that vegetable juice will put hair on his chest.
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buckle down to (do something)
What does "buckle down to (do something)" mean? | to give one's complete attention or effort to do something | The teacher told the girl that she must buckle down and begin to work harder than before.
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call the shots
What does "call the shots" mean? | to be in charge, to give orders |
The vice-president is now calling the shots and is in control of the company.
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fruits of one's labor
What does "fruits of one's labor" mean? | the results of one's work | My father is retired now and he is finally enjoying the fruits of his labor.
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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. |
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sound (someone) out
What does "sound (someone) out" mean? | to try to find out how a person feels about something by asking him or her questions | The man has been sounding out his wife to see if she wants to move to a new house.
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no doubt
What does "no doubt" mean? | without doubt, surely, certainly | No doubt he will be the one to win the contest again this year.
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