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 in one piece
What does all in one piece mean? | safely, without damage | When we moved, our furniture arrived all in one piece.
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all in one piece
What does all in one piece mean? | safely, without damage | The piano arrived at its destination all in one piece.
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all in one piece
What does all in one piece mean? | safely, without damage |
Our furniture arrived all in one piece after we moved.
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all in one piece
What does all in one piece mean? | safely, without damage |
The piano arrived at its destination all in one piece.
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Some Random Idioms
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Mailed fist
What does "Mailed fist" mean? | Someone who rules or controls something with a mailed fist is in absolute control and tolerates no dissent. A mailed fist in a velvet glove is used to describe someone who appears soft on the outside, but underneath is very hard.
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Put some dirt on it
What does "Put some dirt on it" mean? | This means that when you get hurt, you should rub it off or shake it off and you'll be ok. |
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regular as clockwork
What does "regular as clockwork" mean? | to be very dependable and regular | The bus comes by our house as regular as clockwork every morning.
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play (someone) for (something)
What does "play (someone) for (something)" mean? | to treat/handle someone as something else | He was trying to play me for a fool but I could easily see what he was doing.
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lose sight of (something)
What does "lose sight of (something)" mean? | forget something, fail to see something | "Don't lose sight of the main reason that you are planning to take the class."
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sexy
What does "sexy" mean? | have substantial sexual appeal |
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fair play
What does "fair play" mean? | equal and correct action toward someone, justice |
The company has a reputation for fair play when they are bargaining with their employees.
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black out
What does "black out" mean? | to lose consciousness | The man blacked out during the parade and he had to sit down and rest.
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out of one`s element
What does "out of one`s element" mean? | to be in a situation where one does not belong or fit in | He is out of his element teaching the computer course. He does not know anything about computers.
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have eyes bigger than one's stomach
What does "have eyes bigger than one's stomach" mean? | have a desire for more food than one can eat | I had eyes bigger than my stomach when I took too much food at the buffet.
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carry through with (something)
What does "carry through with (something)" mean? | to put something into action, to do something |
The steel company will carry through with their plan to restructure operations.
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pull rank on (someone)
What does "pull rank on (someone)" mean? | to assert one`s superior position or authority on a person of lower rank in order to get a privilege or favor | The navy officer pulled rank on the other officers and was able to stay in the best room in the hotel.
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