Bent 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. .

bent What does bent mean?	angry; upset
bent What does bent mean?	crooked; dishonest.	Don't trust him. He's bent.
	Some Random Idioms
hold all the aces/cards/trumps What does "hold all the aces/cards/trumps" mean?	to have all of the advantages	The management group was holding all the cards during the meeting with the union.

gonzo What does "gonzo" mean?	out of control; wild
lick one's chops What does "lick one's chops" mean?	to show one's eagerness to do something or eat something (by licking one's lips)	The salesman began to lick his chops when he saw the potential customers at the business convention.
hold out (one's hand) What does "hold out (one's hand)" mean?	reach out, extend	She held out her hand to help her mother climb up the stairs.
break a habit What does "break a habit" mean?	to end a habit	My sister worked very hard to break her habit of eating too much chocolate.
kiss up to What does "kiss up to" mean?	flatter; be obsequious to somebody
dead tired What does "dead tired" mean?	to be very tired, to be exhausted	I was dead tired so I went to bed when I got home.

have/keep one's finger on the pulse What does "have/keep one's finger on the pulse" mean?	to be aware of recent changes/developments in a particular situation or activity	The manager has her finger on the pulse of the company and she knows what everybody is doing.
for life What does "for life" mean?	for the remainder of one's life	They got married last year and they plan to stay married for life.
gonzo What does "gonzo" mean?	foolish or silly person
a lost cause What does "a lost cause" mean?	a hopeless matter	Trying to change the work habits of our secretary is a lost cause. She will never change.

American Idioms and Expressions

Bent Idiom