American Idioms and Expressions

Arm In Arm 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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arm in arm
What does arm in arm mean?
to be linked together by the armsThe young girls walked arm in arm to school.
arm in arm
What does arm in arm mean?
linked together by the armsThe couple walked along the beach arm in arm.
arm in arm
What does arm in arm mean?
to be joined together by the arms The young girls walked to school arm in arm.

arm in arm
What does arm in arm mean?
linked together by the arms The couple walked along the beach arm in arm.


Some Random Idioms
much in evidence
What does "much in evidence" mean?
very visible or evidentThe symphony musicians were much in evidence at the opening of the cultural center.
have a sweet tooth
What does "have a sweet tooth" mean?
have a desire to eat sweet foodsThe girl has a sweet tooth and loves to eat chocolate.
flat broke
What does "flat broke" mean?
to have no moneyI have been flat broke since I stopped working last month.
(on the) spur of the moment
What does "(on the) spur of the moment" mean?
suddenlyWe decided to go to Hong Kong on the spur of the moment.
blow (something)
What does "blow (something)" mean?
to fail at something, to ruin somethingI think that I blew the final math exam last week.
call a loan
What does "call a loan" mean?
to demand the immediate and complete payment of a debt/loan The bank recently called the loan of the small business.

tick
What does "tick" mean?
minute; second
make up (something)
What does "make up (something)" mean?
make something by putting things or parts togetherWe made up the new machine by using parts from old machines.
tightfisted/closefisted (with money)
What does "tightfisted/closefisted (with money)" mean?
to be very stingy with moneyMy uncle is very tightfisted with money and does not want to spend any at all.
cold turkey
What does "cold turkey" mean?
abruptly and without medical aid (used when someone stops taking addictive drugs or tries to stop a bad habit)The government program helped the drug addicts stop using heroin cold turkey.

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