Acid Test Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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. .

acid test What does acid test mean?	a test where the conclusions are beyond doubt	The problem was an acid test of our faith in the manager.
acid test What does acid test mean?	a test where the conclusions are beyond doubt	The problem was an acid test of our faith in the new manager.
	Some Random Idioms
after all What does "after all" mean?	in spite of what has been decided	I decided to take the swimming course after all.

up-to-the-minute What does "up-to-the-minute" mean?	the very latest or most recent	We always try to get an up-to-the-minute weather report before we go skiing.
as hoarse as a crow What does "as hoarse as a crow" mean?	very hoarse	The professor was as hoarse as a crow during the lecture.
score What does "score" mean?	summary of information such as news, weather, or sports
beg to differ with (someone) What does "beg to differ with (someone)" mean?	to politely disagree with someone	"I'm sorry but I beg to differ with you about what happened."
chalk up (something) What does "chalk up (something)" mean?	to record something	The stock prices of the company chalked up a big increase last week.
tie up (a boat) What does "tie up (a boat)" mean?	to dock a boat/ship	We tied up our boat at the pier when the storm came.
second to none What does "second to none" mean?	to be better than everything	The performance by the opera singer was second to none.
in the limelight What does "in the limelight" mean?	at the center of attention	Our police chief has been in the limelight since the big scandal began.

American Idioms and Expressions

Acid Test Idiom