American Idioms and Expressions

Add Up (to Something) 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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add up (to something)
What does add up (to something) mean?
to mean something, to result in somethingThe things that he said about his boss do not add up.

Some Random Idioms
poop sheet
What does "poop sheet" mean?
paper containing information about something
wap
What does "wap" mean?
Italian; Italian person
heart-to-heart
What does "heart-to-heart" mean?
honest or intimateThe couple had a heart-to-heart talk before they decided to get married.
as long as
What does "as long as" mean?
provided that, on condition that"As long as you promise to be careful you can borrow my car."
fast and furious
What does "fast and furious" mean?
very rapidly The questions were coming fast and furious during the job interview.

tuck into (something)
What does "tuck into (something)" mean?
to eat something with energy and enjoymentWe tucked into our dinner as soon as we sat down at the table.
on the one hand
What does "on the one hand" mean?
from one side of an issue, from one point of viewOn the one hand I like my supervisor but on the other hand sometimes I dislike her a lot.
tune up (an engine)
What does "tune up (an engine)" mean?
to adjust a car engine so that it will run properlyWe took our car to the garage to tune it up before we went on our holiday.
MUD
What does "MUD" mean?
multi-user dungeon
Brighten up the day
What does "Brighten up the day" mean?
If something brightens up your day, something happens that makes you feel positive and happy all day long.

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