American Idioms and Expressions

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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. .

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go cold turkey
What does "go cold turkey" mean?		 to stop doing something (usually a bad habit) suddenlyI decided to go cold turkey and quit smoking.
stick one`s neck out for (someone or something)
What does "stick one`s neck out for (someone or something)" mean?		 to take risks, to support someoneThe man never sticks his neck out for anyone at work and he has few friends.
run scared
What does "run scared" mean?		 to behave as if one were going to fail/loseThe politician has been running scared in his attempt to win re-election.
booze
What does "booze" mean?		alcoholic beverage of any sort. Gimme some booze, now.
the cheek to (do something)
What does "the cheek to (do something)" mean?		 rudeness, impudence The woman had the cheek to tell me that she was sick and could not work today.

fit like a glove
What does "fit like a glove" mean?		 to fit perfectly My new pair of jeans fit like a glove.

sofa spud
What does "sofa spud" mean?		lazy person who watches television, movies, or plays video games
not worth mentioning
What does "not worth mentioning" mean?		 to be not important enough to require a commentThe problem that we had with the former manager was not worth mentioning so we did not say anything to anybody.
stew in one`s own juice
What does "stew in one`s own juice" mean?		 to suffer from something that you yourself have caused to happen The man caused the problem for himself and he must now stew in his own juice.

Keep it on the Q T
What does "Keep it on the Q T" mean?		 If you keep something on the Q T, you keep it quiet or secret.('Q-T' is also used.)
take the wind out of someone's sails
What does "take the wind out of someone's sails" mean?		 to challenge someone's boasting or arroganceIt took the wind out of the man's sails when he lost his job.
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