As Well As Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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. .

as well as What does as well as mean?	in addition to	"Please bring your swimming suit as well as your towel."
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cut a fine figure What does "cut a fine figure" mean?	to dress and look good	I cut a fine figure as I walked through the doors to interview for the job.

be a snap What does "be a snap" mean?	be easy; be straight-forward; be simple.	No problem, it's a snap.
fight (someone or something) tooth and nail What does "fight (someone or something) tooth and nail" mean?	to fight against someone or something with great energy	The citizens fought the government tooth and nail over the government plans for the new airport.
tighten one`s belt What does "tighten one`s belt" mean?	to live on less money than usual	If we want to go on a holiday to Europe this year we will have to tighten our belts and begin to save some money.

Spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak What does "Spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak" mean?	If the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak, someone lacks the willpower to change things they do because they derive too much pleasure from them.
off one`s high horse What does "off one`s high horse" mean?	to be not acting proud and scornful, to be not acting like you are better than others	We got our boss off his high horse when he admitted that he had made many mistakes with the new product launch.
a little bird told me What does "a little bird told me" mean?	something is learned from a mysterious and secret source who you do not want to name	A little bird told me that my friend will have a surprise birthday party for me next week.
tie up with (someone or something) What does "tie up with (someone or something)" mean?	to enter into an association or partnership with someone or something	Our company decided to tie up with a company from Sweden to make the pollution equipment.

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