American Idioms and Expressions

Along With (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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along with (someone or something)
What does along with (someone or something) mean?
in addition to someone or somethingI went to the concert along with my friend.

Some Random Idioms
mope around
What does "mope around" mean?
go about in a depressed stateThe boy was forced to stay home and spent the morning moping around the house.
boneheaded
What does "boneheaded" mean?
dumb, stubborn. That was a boneheaded move. It will never work.
kiss my ass
What does "kiss my ass" mean?
go away; no way (expression of frustration, disbelief, or dismissal)
get a whiff of (something)
What does "get a whiff of (something)" mean?
to learn a little about something (almost by chance) Whenever the reporters get a whiff of a scandal they start asking questions.

redneck
What does "redneck" mean?
person from a small, rural town and possessing little education or manners
coffee break
What does "coffee break" mean?
a break from work to rest and drink coffee/teaWe usually have a coffee break every morning at 10 o`clock.
beside oneself (with something)
What does "beside oneself (with something)" mean?
to be very upset or excited about somethingThe boy was beside himself with joy after winning the contest.

come to feel (something)
What does "come to feel (something)" mean?
to begin or learn to feel something I have come to feel that the girl is not suited for this job.

class-A’s
What does "class-A’s" mean?
class-A dress uniform
the bottom line
What does "the bottom line" mean?
the most essential information."The discussion lasted many hours. The bottomline was thatthe XYZ Company isn't for sale."
black sheep (of a family)
What does "black sheep (of a family)" mean?
a person who is a disgrace to a family or groupThe man is the black sheep in his family and has not made a success of his life.

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