American Idioms and Expressions

X Factor 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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X factor
What does X factor mean?		 The dangers for people in the military that civilians do not face, for which they receive payment, are known as the X factor.

Some Random Idioms
make merry
What does "make merry" mean?		 have fun, laugh and celebrateWe decided to go to a nice restaurant and make merry for the evening.
chip on one's shoulders
What does "chip on one's shoulders" mean?		 a tendency to try to argue or get into a conflict with others The man has a chip on his shoulders and wants to fight with everybody.

in advance
What does "in advance" mean?		 ahead of timeThey bought the tickets in advance so that they could get a good seat.
belt (something) out
What does "belt (something) out" mean?		 to sing/play a song with lots of energyThe man stood up and belted out several old songs.
a monkey on one's back
What does "a monkey on one's back" mean?		 a serious problem that stops someone from being successful at somethingThe time without scoring a goal was a monkey on the back of the famous soccer player.
all the time
What does "all the time" mean?		 continuallyMy sister asks for money all the time but I do not like to give it to her.
get one's knuckles rapped
What does "get one's knuckles rapped" mean?		 to receive punishment for something The boy got his knuckles rapped after a stern lecture from the judge.

break loose (from someone or something)
What does "break loose (from someone or something)" mean?		 to get away from someone or something that is holding you The horse broke loose from the rope and began running from the farm.

give (something) a shot
What does "give (something) a shot" mean?		 to try somethingI plan to give golfing a shot during my summer holidays.
pass with flying colors
What does "pass with flying colors" mean?		 to pass something easily and with a high score I was able to pass the science test with flying colors.

Scent blood
What does "Scent blood" mean?		 If you can scent blood, you feel that a rival is having difficulties and you are going to beat them.
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