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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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VHF
What does VHF mean? | Very High Frequency | Very High FrequencyThe television wasn't working because of a problem with the VHF connection.
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Some Random Idioms
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turn down (someone or something)
What does "turn down (someone or something)" mean? | to refuse to accept someone or something, to reject someone or something | The union turned down the offer of more money from the company.
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touch base with (someone)
What does "touch base with (someone)" mean? | to talk to someone, to meet someone briefly | I plan to touch base with my cousin before I go to the wedding next week.
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diamond in the rough
What does "diamond in the rough" mean? | a good person or thing that is hidden by a rough exterior | The man is a diamond in the rough and a very gentle person under his harsh exterior.
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teach one's grandmother to suck eggs
What does "teach one's grandmother to suck eggs" mean? | to try to tell someone with more knowledge than yourself how to do something | Showing the computer expert how to solve the computer problem was like teaching my grandmother to suck eggs.
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open fire on (someone)
What does "open fire on (someone)" mean? | to start shooting, to start asking questions or criticizing someone | The police opened fire on the man with the gun.
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in place of (someone or something)
What does "in place of (someone or something)" mean? | instead of someone or something | I was able to play in the soccer tournament in place of an injured player.
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like father, like son
What does "like father, like son" mean? | a son usually acts like his father | "Like father, like son," the man said as he watched the boy playing baseball exactly like his father.
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great minds think alike
What does "great minds think alike" mean? | someone has the same idea or says the same thing as you do and at the same time | Great minds think alike and just as I suggested that we go to a movie, my friend suggested the same thing.
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hang on to (something)
What does "hang on to (something)" mean? | hold tightly, keep firmly | "Please hang on to your hats or the strong wind will blow them off."
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honor roll
What does "honor roll" mean? | a list of people/students with exceptional achievements | My neighbor was on the honor roll during his last year in high school.
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get the ball rolling
What does "get the ball rolling" mean? | to start/begin an activity or action | I want to get the ball rolling and begin the meeting at once.
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MC
What does "MC" mean? | Master of Ceremonies | Master of CeremoniesMy cousin was the MC for my sister's wedding.
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be all things to all people
What does "be all things to all people" mean? | to be everything that is wanted by all people | The politician tries to be all things to all people and it is difficult to know what she really believes.
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burger joint
What does "burger joint" mean? | place that specializes in hamburgers |
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