American Idioms and Expressions

A Number Cruncher 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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a number cruncher
What does a number cruncher mean?
an accountant, someone who works with numbersOur president is a good number cruncher and he understands the finances of our company.
a number cruncher
What does a number cruncher mean?
an accountant, someone who works with numbers Our company president is a good number cruncher and he understands the finances of our company.


Some Random Idioms
under cover
What does "under cover" mean?
hidden, concealedThe police officer went under cover to look for the drug dealers.
as awkward as a cow on roller skates
What does "as awkward as a cow on roller skates" mean?
very awkward The little girl was as awkward as a cow on roller skates when she began riding her bicycle.

Ninth circle of hell
What does "Ninth circle of hell" mean?
In Dante's Inferno, the ninth circle of hell is the centre where the worst punishments are found, so it is used idiomatically for something that couldn't get worse.
in favor of
What does "in favor of" mean?
in agreement withThe members of the panel voted in favor of postponing the meeting.
hickey
What does "hickey" mean?
love bit; mark on skin from biting or suckingMy girlfriend gave me a huge hickey the other night...but it was worth it!
Away with the fairies
What does "Away with the fairies" mean?
If someone is away with the fairies, they don't face reality and have unrealistic expectations of life.
as a duck takes to water
What does "as a duck takes to water" mean?
easily and naturallyThe little boy started to swim just as a duck takes to water.
Nosy parker
What does "Nosy parker" mean?
(UK) A nosy parker is someone who is excessively interested in other people's lives. ('Nosey parker' is an alternative spelling.)
shut out (a team)
What does "shut out (a team)" mean?
to prevent the opposition team from scoring during a gameThe national soccer team shut out the best team in the world last night.
fall into line
What does "fall into line" mean?
to stand properly in a row (like soldiers)The soldiers fell into line as they waited for the inspection.

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