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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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You can't have cake and the topping, too
What does You can't have cake and the topping, too mean? | This idiom means that you can't have everything the way you want it, especially if your desires are contradictory. |
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Run to ground
What does "Run to ground" mean? | If you run someone or something to ground, you pursue until you capture or find them or it. |
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keep from (doing something)
What does "keep from (doing something)" mean? | prevent/refrain from doing something | I love ice cream and couldn`t keep from eating three bowls.
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put one's head in the lion's mouth
What does "put one's head in the lion's mouth" mean? | to put oneself in a dangerous or difficult situation | I put my head in the lion's mouth when I went to the meeting with my boss.
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stones
What does "stones" mean? | testicles; balls |
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let oneself/something go
What does "let oneself/something go" mean? | not take care of oneself/something | The woman has been letting herself go recently and doesn't even bother to comb her hair regularly
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bud
What does "bud" mean? | beer;, esp. Budweiser beer |
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slated for (something)
What does "slated for (something)" mean? | to be scheduled for something | The building is slated for demolition at the end of the year.
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Hot as blue blazes
What does "Hot as blue blazes" mean? | If something's as hot as blue blazes, it's extremely hot. |
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have stars in one`s eyes
What does "have stars in one`s eyes" mean? | to have an appearance or feeling of very great happiness, to be obsessed with show business | The girl had stars in her eyes when she won first prize in the speech contest.
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With friends like that, who needs enemies?
What does "With friends like that, who needs enemies?" mean? | This expression is used when people behave badly or treat someone badly that they are supposed to be friends with. |
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Pull the fat from the fire
What does "Pull the fat from the fire" mean? | If you pull the fat from the fire, you help someone in a difficult situation. |
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eagle eye
What does "eagle eye" mean? | a very careful watchful eye (like the eye of an eagle) | The woman has an eagle eye and she never misses a thing.
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