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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 stitch in time saves nine
What does a stitch in time saves nine mean? | any damage or mistake should be corrected immediately in order to prevent it from getting worse | "You should repair your car before it becomes worse. Remember, a stitch in time saves nine."
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a stitch in time saves nine
What does a stitch in time saves nine mean? | if you fix something or solve a problem immediately you will save time later | A stitch in time saves nine and it is better to spend some time becoming organized so that you will save time later.
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a stitch in time saves nine
What does a stitch in time saves nine mean? | any damage or mistake should be corrected immediately in order to prevent it from becoming worse |
"You should repair your car before it becomes worse. Remember, a stitch in time saves nine."
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a stitch in time saves nine
What does a stitch in time saves nine mean? | any damage or mistake should be corrected immediately in order to prevent it from becoming worse |
"You should repair your car before it becomes worse. Remember, a stitch in time saves nine."
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put one's thinking cap on
What does "put one's thinking cap on" mean? | start thinking in a serious manner | The boys put on their thinking caps and tried to think of a new name for the school newspaper.
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look like death warmed over
What does "look like death warmed over" mean? | look very ill | The elderly man looked like death warmed over when he went to the hospital.
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seventh heaven
What does "seventh heaven" mean? | a situation of great happiness | The woman has been in seventh heaven since she moved to the new department.
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put-on
What does "put-on" mean? | con; deception |
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far and away the best
What does "far and away the best" mean? | without doubt the best | The basketball player is far and away the best player on the team.
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sharp
What does "sharp" mean? | handsome; attractive; nicely dressed |
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every dog has his day
What does "every dog has his day" mean? | everyone will have his chance or turn, everyone will get what he deserves |
"Don`t worry about him. Every dog has his day and he will eventually suffer for all the bad things that he is doing."
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sweetheart deal
What does "sweetheart deal" mean? | a deal made between friends/businesses so that both may receive a benefit | We made a sweetheart deal with our landlord to have our rent reduced.
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Twinkie
What does "Twinkie" mean? | Asian person who adopts the lifestyle, attitudes, and such of White people |
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on schedule
What does "on schedule" mean? | to be at the expected or desired time | The train arrived on schedule and we found our friend easily.
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break a record
What does "break a record" mean? | to set a new record that is better than an old one | The team tried hard to break a record during the last week of the season.
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