American Idioms and Expressions

Any Number 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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any number of (someone or something)
What does any number of (someone or something) mean?
a sufficiently large numberI had any number of reasons not to buy the computer.

Some Random Idioms
look over one's shoulder
What does "look over one's shoulder" mean?
to be worried that something dangerous or bad may happen to you I always look over my shoulder when I am walking next to a construction site.

to the letter
What does "to the letter" mean?
precisely, exactlyThe lawyer always suggests that his clients follow the judge's decisions to the letter.
in nothing flat
What does "in nothing flat" mean?
quicklyI will have this information printed out for you in nothing flat.
get off one's high horse
What does "get off one's high horse" mean?
to become less arrogantThe manager was forced to get off his high horse and act better toward the employees.
bring (someone) around
What does "bring (someone) around" mean?
to bring someone back to consciousness The medical staff helped to bring the man around after the accident.

talk (someone's) ear/head off
What does "talk (someone's) ear/head off" mean?
to speak too much, to talk to and bore someoneThe man beside me in the bank talked my ear off.
pick (something) over
What does "pick (something) over" mean?
to sort through somethingThe customers picked the best clothes over at the department store sale.
a snap
What does "a snap" mean?
an easy taskThe exam was a snap and I am sure that I did very well.
wring (someone's) hand
What does "wring (someone's) hand" mean?
to hold someone's hand tightly when you greet or say good-bye to him or her The man stood wringing my hand when I met him.

Going concern
What does "Going concern" mean?
A successful and active business is a going concern.

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