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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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as easy as pie
What does as easy as pie mean? | : very easy. | "I thought you said this was a difficult problem. Itisn't. In fact, it's as easy as pie."
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resign oneself to something
What does "resign oneself to something" mean? | to accept something reluctantly | I have to resign myself to the fact that I will probably not get the job that I want.
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calculated risk
What does "calculated risk" mean? | an action that may fail but has a good chance to succeed | The company took a calculated risk when they opened a new store in a very quiet area.
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hold (something) against (someone)
What does "hold (something) against (someone)" mean? | blame something on someone | My friend forgot to give me my money but I don't hold it against him as he is a nice person.
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down
What does "down" mean? | finished; done |
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make oneself at home
What does "make oneself at home" mean? | relax and act as if you were at home | She always makes herself at home when she goes to visit her friends.
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out of one's mind/head/senses
What does "out of one's mind/head/senses" mean? | to be silly/senseless/crazy | My friend was out of his mind to buy a new computer just before he went overseas to work.
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lead off
What does "lead off" mean? | begin, start, open | The golfer was the first to lead off in the tournament.
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eat high on/off the hog
What does "eat high on/off the hog" mean? | to eat good or expensive food | We were eating high off the hog during our ocean cruise.
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ask for the moon
What does "ask for the moon" mean? | to ask for too much | The woman asks for the moon but is never able to get what she wants.
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take out
What does "take out" mean? | go out with somebody; go on a date with somebody |
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do without (something)
What does "do without (something)" mean? | to manage without something | We will have to do without sugar if there is none.
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have had it up to here with (someone or something)
What does "have had it up to here with (someone or something)" mean? | have reached the end of one's endurance or tolerance | The teacher has had it up to here with the bad behavior of the students.
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come up
What does "come up" mean? | to happen unexpectedly | I know that I will not be able to go to the party if something comes up.
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