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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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according to (someone or something)
What does according to (someone or something) mean? | as said or told by someone, in agreement with something, in the order of something, in proportion to something | According to our teacher, there will be no class next week.
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Alike as two peas
What does "Alike as two peas" mean? | If people or things are as alike as two peas, they are identical. |
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on vacation
What does "on vacation" mean? | to be away, to take a vacation | I plan to be on vacation for the first two weeks of March.
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jerk around
What does "jerk around" mean? | harass or waste somebody's time |
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need (something) like a hole in the head
What does "need (something) like a hole in the head" mean? | to not need something at all | My friend needs a new stereo system like he needs a hole in the head.
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to die for
What does "to die for" mean? | excellent; outstanding. | This cake is to die for.
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on view
What does "on view" mean? | to be visible, to be on public display | The new sculptures were on view and everybody in the town could see them.
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sell (something) out
What does "sell (something) out" mean? | to sell all of something | They sold the concert out in every city that it went to.
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a shark
What does "a shark" mean? | a ruthless or dishonest person | "The salesman is a shark. Don't do business with him."
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three sheets to the wind
What does "three sheets to the wind" mean? | drunk | The man walked down the street with three sheets to the wind.
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on hold
What does "on hold" mean? | to be left waiting on a telephone line | I phoned the bank but I was quickly put on hold.
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the pick of (something)
What does "the pick of (something)" mean? | the best of the group | The members of the Olympic team were the pick of the best athletes in the country.
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