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 sweetness and light
What does all sweetness and light mean? | to be very sweet, to be innocent and helpful | The girl is all sweetness and light whenever she does something bad.
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all sweetness and light
What does all sweetness and light mean? | to be very sweet, to be innocent and helpful |
The girl is all sweetness and light after she does something bad.
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near at hand
What does "near at hand" mean? | easy to reach, nearby | If there is a grocery store near at hand I will buy some milk.
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as red as a ruby
What does "as red as a ruby" mean? | deep red | The office assistant was wearing lipstick that was as red as a ruby.
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get a load off one's feet
What does "get a load off one's feet" mean? | to sit down and relax | I sat down and tried to get a load off my feet.
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dyed-in-the-wool
What does "dyed-in-the-wool" mean? | permanent, always (like wool that is dyed a certain color) | My father is a dyed-in-the-wool conservative and he will probably never change.
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(to be) in high spirits
What does "(to be) in high spirits" mean? | to have much energy, to be cheerful | They are in high spirits since their home team won the tournament.
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Murder will out
What does "Murder will out" mean? | This idiom means that bad deeds can't be kept secret forever. |
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Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy wealthy and wise
What does "Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy wealthy and wise" mean? | It means that sleeping well and not staying up late will help you out physically and financially. |
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grounds for (something)
What does "grounds for (something)" mean? | the basis/reason for legal action or a complaint | The fact that the man stole the money was grounds for his dismissal from the company.
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blow over
What does "blow over" mean? | to die down, to calm down | The problem with the lost invoices has blown over and everybody is happy again.
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