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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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be used to
What does be used to mean? | be accustomed to; not uncomfortable with. | "It won't be hard to get up at 5:00 AM. I'm used to getting up early."
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Oh, my goodness!
What does "Oh, my goodness!" mean? | An expression of surprise. |
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start off on the wrong foot
What does "start off on the wrong foot" mean? | to begin something by doing something wrong | I started off on the wrong foot and I have been unable to do my job well since.
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fragged
What does "fragged" mean? | damaged, destroyed, ruined |
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milk (someone) for (something)
What does "milk (someone) for (something)" mean? | to pressure someone into giving information or money | The man was trying to milk the elderly lady for much of her money.
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to boot
What does "to boot" mean? | in addition, also | Our hot water tank is not working and to boot our kitchen stove is also having problems.
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good on you, mate
What does "good on you, mate" mean? |
idiom. well done; nicely done |
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disorderly conduct
What does "disorderly conduct" mean? | disturbing the peace | The football fans were charged with disorderly conduct after the fight during the game.
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Clutch play
What does "Clutch play" mean? | If an activity is referred to as a clutch play, it means that the activity was the key to the success or failure of the venture. For instance, a clutch play in a baseball game may be striking out a batter with the bases loaded. |
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ride roughshod over (someone or something)
What does "ride roughshod over (someone or something)" mean? | to treat someone or something with disdain or scorn | The new teacher is riding roughshod over the wants and needs of the students.
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go ape
What does "go ape" mean? | to become very excited, to behave in a crazy way | My father went ape when he heard how much money I had spent.
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freak
What does "freak" mean? | frequency (for radio communications) |
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the more the merrier
What does "the more the merrier" mean? | the more people who participate in an activity then the more enjoyable the activity will be | The more the merrier, we thought as we invited many people to our dinner party.
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first come, first served
What does "first come, first served" mean? | the person who comes first will have his turn first or be served something first | It was first come, first served at the banquet so we went to the food table quickly.
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cock up
What does "cock up" mean? | screw up; make a mistake; goof |
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