UV Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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. .

UV What does UV mean?	Ultraviolet - a type of light ray	Ultraviolet - a type of light rayWe used lots of sunscreen in order to protect ourselves from UV rays.
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play it by ear What does "play it by ear" mean?	to decide to do something according to the situation	Let`s play it by ear and decide where to eat after we see the movie.
excuse me for living What does "excuse me for living" mean?	idiom. no; no way (a strong, sarcastic rebuke)
right as rain What does "right as rain" mean?	to be correct, to be genuine	The figures that I gave to my supervisor are as right as rain.

have a nose for (something) What does "have a nose for (something)" mean?	to have the talent for finding something	My friend has a nose for finding cheap items at weekend flea markets.
Keep your head above water What does "Keep your head above water" mean?	If you are just managing to survive financially, you are keeping your head above water.
head and shoulders above (someone or something) What does "head and shoulders above (someone or something)" mean?	to be superior to someone or something	Our soccer coach is head and shoulders above the other coaches in the city.
Last hurrah What does "Last hurrah" mean?	If an elderly person does something special before they die, it is a last hurrah.
set in one's ways What does "set in one's ways" mean?	to lead a fixed lifestyle	My grandfather is set in his ways and he does not like to change his habits at all.

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