American Idioms and Expressions

Bi Idiom

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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bi
What does bi mean?
bisexual
bi
What does bi mean?
bisexual person. Is he bi or just gay?

Some Random Idioms
the creeps
What does "the creeps" mean?
a strong feeling of fear or disgust I get the creeps every time that I see a snake.

catch (someone`s) eye
What does " catch (someone`s) eye" mean?
to attract someone`s attention I tried to catch my friend's eye but she did not notice me.

bring (someone) up to speed
What does "bring (someone) up to speed" mean?
to update someone with new information about something The manager brought everybody up to speed about the new equipment.

have butterflies in one`s stomach
What does "have butterflies in one`s stomach" mean?
to have a feeling of fear or anxiety in one's stomach The little boy had butterflies in his stomach when he gave the speech in front of the class.

plea bargain
What does "plea bargain" mean?
plead guilty to a crime or decide not to fight against a charge in order to try and receive a light punishment (usually done in a negotiation between the defendant and his or her lawyer and the prosecutor)The man decided to plea bargain in order not to have to endure a long trial with an uncertain result.
per head
What does "per head" mean?
for one person, for one individual (used for counting people or animals like cattle)The tickets cost only a small amount of money per head.
make a killing
What does "make a killing" mean?
to make a large amount of moneyMy sister made a killing when she worked overseas in the oil industry.
tune in (a radio)
What does "tune in (a radio)" mean?
to adjust a radio or television to pick up a certain station/signalWe were able to tune in to the basketball game while driving to work this morning.
night owl
What does "night owl" mean?
someone who likes to stay up very late at night My friend is a night owl and he loves to stay up late at night.

cut out (something) or cut (something) out
What does "cut out (something) or cut (something) out" mean?
to eliminate something My cousin decided to cut out chocolate in order to lose weight.

draw the line (at something)
What does "draw the line (at something)" mean?
to set a limit for something, to refuse to consider something We have to draw the line somewhere to limit the costs of the party.

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