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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all eyes
What does all eyes mean? | to be watching very closely, to be wide-eyed with surprise | My friend is all eyes when he goes to a basketball game.
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all eyes
What does all eyes mean? | watching very closely, wide-eyed with surprise |
My friend is all eyes when he goes to a basketball game.
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Put your shoulder to the wheel
What does "Put your shoulder to the wheel" mean? | When you put your shoulder to the wheel, you contribute to an effort. |
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play fair
What does "play fair" mean? | avoid cheating | avoid cheatingThe boxer was an honorable athlete and always played fair when he was in the boxing ring.
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guts
What does "guts" mean? | verve; courage. | He's got guts, arguing with the judge in court.
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on impulse
What does "on impulse" mean? | something that is done without planning | I bought the DVD player on impulse.
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Set in stone
What does "Set in stone" mean? | If something is set in stone, it cannot be changed or altered. |
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for all I know
What does "for all I know" mean? | according to the information that I have | "For all I know, my friend may have already quit his job."
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on top
What does "on top" mean? | to be in the lead | He was on top of his class when he was in university.
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Look after number 1
What does "Look after number 1" mean? | You are number one, so this idiom means that you should think about yourself first, rather than worrying about other people. |
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draw interest
What does "draw interest" mean? | to appear interesting and attract someone's attention |
The singers drew much interest when they performed at the festival.
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gnash one's teeth
What does "gnash one's teeth" mean? | to grind one's teeth | I gnashed my teeth before I went to talk to my boss.
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in nothing flat
What does "in nothing flat" mean? | quickly | I will have this information printed out for you in nothing flat.
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turnoff
What does "turnoff" mean? | something unappealing, unenjoyable, or disgusting |
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common touch
What does "common touch" mean? | a friendly manner with everyone | He has a common touch and everyone likes him a lot.
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