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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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a credit to (someone or something)
What does a credit to (someone or something) mean? | to be invaluable or beneficial to someone or something | The doctor was a credit to the hospital where he had trained.
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break down
What does "break down" mean? | to stop working because of mechanical failure | The car broke down on the lonely road and nobody knew about it.
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All talk and no trousers
What does "All talk and no trousers" mean? | (UK) Someone who is all talk and no trousers, talks about doing big, important things, but doesn't take any action. |
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come to (something)
What does "come to (something)" mean? | to be equal to something, to total a number, to amount to something |
Our weekly food bill comes to much money every week.
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BLT
What does "BLT" mean? | bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich |
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burst in on (someone or something)
What does "burst in on (someone or something)" mean? | to enter a room and interrupt someone or some activity |
The woman burst in on the meeting just as it started.
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lead up to (something)
What does "lead up to (something)" mean? | prepare the way for something | The concerts in the park were leading up to the final band contest of the music festival.
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Knock it off!
What does "Knock it off!" mean? | stop doing something, quit | "Please knock it off! You are going to hurt yourself if you are not careful."
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get one's say
What does "get one's say" mean? | to be able to say what one thinks | The meeting was over very quickly but everyone got their say.
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feather one`s nest
What does "feather one`s nest" mean? | to look after one`s own financial interests - especially while holding public office | The politician was feathering his nest for many years until he was replaced in the election.
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lay one's hands on (someone or something)
What does "lay one's hands on (someone or something)" mean? | to find someone or something (that may be difficult to find) | If I can lay my hands on a screwdriver I will fix the broken table.
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straight dope
What does "straight dope" mean? | accurate reporting, information, or facts |
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rare bird
What does "rare bird" mean? | someone who is unusual | The woman is a rare bird and she has done many interesting things in her life.
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