American Idioms and Expressions

All For (someone Or 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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all for (someone or something)
What does all for (someone or something) mean?
to be very much in favor of someone or somethingThe woman is all for the manager and she never criticizes her.

Some Random Idioms
lay an egg
What does "lay an egg" mean?
to give a bad performance of somethingThe singer laid an egg during her performance last evening.
get along with (someone)
What does "get along with (someone)" mean?
to have a good relationship with someone I get along with everybody in my company.

variety is the spice of life
What does "variety is the spice of life" mean?
life is made more interesting by doing new or different thingsThe three women believe that variety is the spice of life and they are always traveling to new places and trying new things.
not able to go on
What does "not able to go on" mean?
to be unable to continueI felt that I was not able to go on so I stopped running in the marathon.
(not) made of money
What does "(not) made of money" mean?
to not have a lot of money (usually used in the negative to say that you do not have enough money for something)My friend is not made of money and he has difficulty paying for his children's education.
have a bone to pick with (someone)
What does "have a bone to pick with (someone)" mean?
have a disagreement to discuss with someoneI have a bone to pick with my boss because of his criticism of me.
out of style/fashion
What does "out of style/fashion" mean?
to be not fashionable, to be obsoleteThe kind of jeans that my friend wears have been out of style for a long time now.
just in case (something happens)
What does "just in case (something happens)" mean?
if something happensI plan to take my umbrella just in case it rains today.
Keen as mustard
What does "Keen as mustard" mean?
(UK) If someone is very enthusiastic, they are as keen as mustard.
Sing for your supper
What does "Sing for your supper" mean?
If you have to sing for your supper, you have to work to get the pay or reward you need or want.

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