American Idioms and Expressions

Above All 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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above all
What does above all mean?		 mainly, especially I like adventure movies but above all I love horror movies.


Some Random Idioms
lull (someone) to sleep
What does "lull (someone) to sleep" mean?		 cause someone to fall asleepThe mother spent a long time trying to lull her young baby to sleep.
be buzzed
What does "be buzzed" mean?		 be intoxicated, tipsy, or under the influence (usually mild) of alcohol
squeak by (someone or something)
What does "squeak by (someone or something)" mean?		 to just barely get by someone or somethingI was able to squeak by the deadline and submit my scholarship application on time.
call the dogs off or call off the dogs
What does "call the dogs off or call off the dogs" mean?		 to stop threatening or chasing or hounding someone The police decided to call the dogs off and stop hunting for the man.

play one's trump card
What does "play one's trump card" mean?		 to use one's most powerful or effective strategy or deviceI played my trump card when I told my boss that I would quit if I did not get an increase in salary.
separate but equal
What does "separate but equal" mean?		 to be segregated but of equal value or qualityThe teaching staff and adminstration were separate but equal regarding decisions that were made at the school.
bet one's bottom dollar
What does "bet one's bottom dollar" mean?		 to be very certain about somethingI would bet my bottom dollar that my friend will be late for the movie.
get the shock of one's life
What does "get the shock of one's life" mean?		 to receive a serious emotional shockI got the shock of my life when I saw my teacher on TV.
Cloud cuckoo land
What does "Cloud cuckoo land" mean?		 If someone has ideas or plans that are completely unrealistic, they are living on cloud cuckoo land.
top banana
What does "top banana" mean?		 the person who is the boss or the top person in a group or organization The famous actor in the movie was the top banana in the story.

signed, sealed and delivered
What does "signed, sealed and delivered" mean?		 formally and officially signedThe contract to buy the house was signed, sealed and delivered when I delivered it to the real estate agent.
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