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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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after all
What does after all mean? | in spite of what has been decided | I decided to take the swimming course after all.
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one to a customer
What does "one to a customer" mean? | each person can have or receive only one of something | The store had a limit of one to a customer of the cameras that were on sale.
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sew (something) up
What does "sew (something) up" mean? | to complete or secure something | The candidate for the nomination sewed up his victory last week.
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mark down (something)
What does "mark down (something)" mean? | make a note about something | The traffic policeman marked down all of the cars that were parked illegally.
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watch one`s P`s and Q`s
What does "watch one`s P`s and Q`s" mean? | be well-behaved, be careful | The boy was told to watch his P`s and Q`s by his teacher after he caused many problems at school.
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give a shit
What does "give a shit" mean? | care; have an interest in (usually used with a negative connotation). | Like I give a shit. 2. I don't give a shit.
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draw first blood
What does "draw first blood" mean? | the first point or advantage gained in a contest (often in
boxing or fighting with swords) | the first point or advantage gained in a contest (often in boxing or fighting with swords)The heavyweight champion drew first blood in the boxing match but in the end was defeated by his opponent.
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You reap what you sow
What does "You reap what you sow" mean? | This means that if you do bad things to people, bad things will happen to you, or good things if you do good things. It is normally used when someone has done something bad. |
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get to the bottom of (something)
What does "get to the bottom of (something)" mean? | to find out the real cause/answer of something | The government wants to get to the bottom of the financial problems in the company.
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of age
What does "of age" mean? | to be fully developed, to be mature | Rapid transportation came of age when the first jets were built.
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follow one's nose
What does "follow one's nose" mean? | to go straight ahead | We followed our nose until we found the train station.
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For Pete's sake
What does "For Pete's sake" mean? | This is used as an exclamation to show exasperation or irritation. |
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variety is the spice of life
What does "variety is the spice of life" mean? | differences and changes make life interesting | Variety is the spice of life and I enjoy doing different things in my free time.
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glad-hand
What does "glad-hand" mean? | treat somebody very enthusiastically |
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