American Idioms and Expressions

All Manner Of (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 manner of (someone or something)
What does all manner of (someone or something) mean?
all types of people or thingsThere were all manner of people at the party.

Some Random Idioms
from way back
What does "from way back" mean?
since a long time ago, for a long timeI know my friend from way back. In fact, we went to elementary school together.
put one through one's paces
What does "put one through one's paces" mean?
to make someone demonstrate what they can doThe coach put the team through its paces as they prepared for the championship game.
hang on
What does "hang on" mean?
wait, continue listening on the telephone"Hang on for a minute while I go and get some paper and a pen."
touch/hit/strike a raw nerve
What does "touch/hit/strike a raw nerve" mean?
upset someone by talking about a subject that upsets or embarrasses themThe criticism from the supervisor touched a raw nerve in the woman at our office.
take sides
What does "take sides" mean?
to join one group against another in a debate or quarrelI did not take sides in the discussion about buying a new computer.
sit in judgement of (someone)
What does "sit in judgement of (someone)" mean?
make a judgement of someoneThe tribunal members were sitting in judgement of the group involved in the trade dispute.

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