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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after the fact
What does after the fact mean? | after something (often a crime) has happened | Although the man said he was sorry, it was after the fact and he had already caused a big problem.
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after the fact
What does after the fact mean? | after something (a crime etc.) has occurred | We were told, after the fact, that the company would not pay compensation to the fire victims.
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after the fact
What does after the fact mean? | after something has happened |
The man said that he was sorry but it was after the fact. He had already caused many problems.
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after the fact
What does after the fact mean? | after something (a crime etc.) has occurred |
We were told, after the fact, that the company would not give any money to the fire victims.
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Some Random Idioms
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kiester
What does "kiester" mean? | buttocks |
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Slow boat to China
What does "Slow boat to China" mean? | This idiom is used to describe something that is very slow and takes a long time. |
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push the panic button
What does "push the panic button" mean? | to become very frightened or excited at a time of danger or worry | He thought that his wallet had been stolen so he pushed the panic button and told everyone that it was missing.
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fit the mold
What does "fit the mold" mean? | to do what you expect, to do what is considered usual (usually used in the negative - does not fit the mold)
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Our teacher does not fit the mold of someone who volunteers to
help homeless people every weekend.
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Cut to the quick
What does "Cut to the quick" mean? | If someone's cut to the quick by something, they are very hurt and upset indeed. |
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bad rap
What does "bad rap" mean? | a poor reputation, usually not deserved. | She's got a bad rap as a bitch, but she's actually nice.
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foul one's own nest
What does "foul one's own nest" mean? | to harm one's own interests |
The union fouled their own nest with their dishonest behavior.
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sell (someone) a bill of goods
What does "sell (someone) a bill of goods" mean? | to deceive someone, to get someone to believe something that is not true | I believe that the salesman sold me a bill of goods and the product does not have much value.
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do a double take
What does "do a double take" mean? | to look again in surprise at someone or something | The girl did a double take when she saw her old boyfriend with another woman.
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sue me
What does "sue me" mean? |
idiom. retort said to reject or dismiss somebody's statement. | You say you don't like it? So sue me.
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