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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a know-it-all
What does a know-it-all mean? | someone who acts as if he/she knows
everything--as if no one
can tell him/her anything that he/she doesn't already know. | "Don't try to make any suggestions to Bob. He's aknow-it-all and won't pay attention to anything you say."
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a know-it-all
What does a know-it-all mean? | a person who acts as if he or she knows everything | He is a know-it-all and nobody likes to be around him.
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above suspicion
What does "above suspicion" mean? | to be very honest so that nobody would suspect you | The man's actions are always above suspicion.
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A1
What does "A1" mean? | If something is A1, it is the very best or finest. |
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Keep someone at arm's length
What does "Keep someone at arm's length" mean? | If you keep someone or something at arm's length, you keep a safe distance away from them. |
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fall head over heels in love with (someone)
What does "fall head over heels in love with (someone)" mean? | to fall deeply in love with someone |
My sister fell head over heels in love with a boy in her English class.
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on one's coat-tails
What does "on one's coat-tails" mean? | as a result of someone else doing something | The mayor was elected on the coat-tails of his brother who is a famous actor.
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stop, look, and listen
What does "stop, look, and listen" mean? | to be careful at street corners to stop and then look and listen for other cars etc. | We teach the young children to stop, look, and listen when they cross the street.
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Up to your neck
What does "Up to your neck" mean? | If someone is very involved in something, they are up to their neck in it, especially if it is something bad or immoral. |
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button one`s lip
What does "button one`s lip" mean? | to stop talking, to be quiet | "Please button your lip so we can hear what the speaker is saying."
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French
What does "French" mean? | oral sex (the act itself) |
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swan song
What does "swan song" mean? | the last work or performance by an artist before death or retirement | The actor's swan song was his magnificent performance in his recent movie.
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Spinning a line
What does "Spinning a line" mean? | When someone spins you a line, they are trying to deceive you by lying. |
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fall head over heels
What does "fall head over heels" mean? | to fall down | The little boy fell head over heels down the hillside.
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