American Idioms and Expressions

As A Result Of (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. .

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
as a result of (something)
What does as a result of (something) mean?
because of something that has happenedAs a result of the car accident my friend could not work for several months.

Some Random Idioms
like a deer caught in the headlights
What does "like a deer caught in the headlights" mean?
like someone who is very confused and does not know what to doThe boy looked like a deer caught in the headlights when we discovered him in the room that was supposed to be locked.
ticked
What does "ticked" mean?
upset; angry
will power
What does "will power" mean?
strength of mindHe has very strong will power and was able to quit smoking easily.
hive of activity
What does "hive of activity" mean?
somewhere where things are very busy (like the activity around a beehive) The wedding hall was a hive of activity as everyone got ready for the wedding.

in tandem
What does "in tandem" mean?
in single fileAll of the students walked in tandem as they went to the sports festival.
What have you been up to?
What does "What have you been up to?" mean?
What have you been doing?"What have you been up to?", I asked my sister when I saw her.
whitebread
What does "whitebread" mean?
ordinary; dull; plain
dash off
What does "dash off" mean?
to leave quicklyWe dashed off as soon as the concert ended.
have a lot going (for one)
What does "have a lot going (for one)" mean?
have many things working to one's benefitThe woman has a lot going for her and should do well at her job.

Search

Searching for?
 

Sponsors

Valid HTML 4.01 Transitional Valid HTML 4.01 Transitional Valid HTML 4.01 Transitional Valid HTML 4.01 Transitional