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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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bark up the wrong tree
What does bark up the wrong tree mean? | to make a wrong assumption about something | The police are barking up the wrong tree in their investigation of the criminal.
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bark up the wrong tree
What does bark up the wrong tree mean? | to choose the wrong course of action, to ask the wrong person (a hunting dog may make a mistake when chasing an animal and bark up the wrong tree) | My boss is barking up the wrong tree. I did not cause the computer problem because I was away at the time.
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bark up the wrong tree
What does bark up the wrong tree mean? | to choose the wrong course of action, to ask the wrong person (a hunting dog may make a mistake when chasing an animal and bark up the wrong tree) |
My boss is barking up the wrong tree. I did not cause the computer problem.
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bark up the wrong tree
What does bark up the wrong tree mean? | to make a wrong assumption about something |
The police are barking up the wrong tree in their investigation of the criminal.
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Some Random Idioms
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all in a day's work
What does "all in a day's work" mean? | to be part of what is expected of you |
It was all in a day's work when the firefighters rescued the cat.
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quick fix
What does "quick fix" mean? | simple, rapid solution that is usually not practical in the long term |
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keep a stiff upper lip
What does "keep a stiff upper lip" mean? | be brave, face trouble bravely | The storm victims tried hard to keep a stiff upper lip in spite of the hardships of their situation.
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Bring the house down
What does "Bring the house down" mean? | Something that brings the house down is acclaimed and praised vigorously. |
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bone
What does "bone" mean? | trombone (used by musicians). | Play that bone for all your worth.
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early to bed, early to rise makes one healthy, wealthy and wise
What does "early to bed, early to rise makes one healthy, wealthy and wise" mean? | going to bed early is good for you | going to bed early is good for youEarly to bed, early to rise makes one healthy, wealthy and wise was the advice that my grandmother gave me.
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let the buyer beware
What does "let the buyer beware" mean? | let the person who buys something check to see if the product is in good condition or has no problems | Consumers of electronic products should remember the motto of "let the buyer beware," when they buy something.
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Angry as a bear
What does "Angry as a bear" mean? | If someone is as angry as a bear, they are very angry.('Angry as a bear with a sore foot' is also used.) |
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