American Idioms and Expressions

Big Mouth 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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big mouth
What does big mouth mean?
a person who speaks loudly or says too much (often revealing secrets). She is such a big mouth and can't keep anything to herself.

Some Random Idioms
unaccustomed to (someone or something)
What does "unaccustomed to (someone or something)" mean?
not used to someone or somethingThe man was unaccustomed to waking up early in the morning.
sound as if
What does "sound as if" mean?
to seem as if something were so from what has been saidIt sounds as if my friend is planning to look for a new job.
Ride for a fall
What does "Ride for a fall" mean?
If sxomeone is riding for a fall, they are taking great risks that are likely to end in a disaster.
in two minds about (something)
What does "in two minds about (something)" mean?
to be undecided about somethingI am in two minds about going to a movie tonight.
have/get butterflies in one`s stomach
What does "have/get butterflies in one`s stomach" mean?
have/get a feeling of fear or anxiety in one's stomachThe little boy had butterflies in his stomach when he had to give the speech in front of the class.
Snake oil salesperson
What does "Snake oil salesperson" mean?
A person who promotes something that doesn't work, is selling snake oil.
Heads-up
What does "Heads-up" mean?
A heads-up is advanced information or a warning
nuke
What does "nuke" mean?
nuclear weapon
eat one`s heart out
What does "eat one`s heart out" mean?
to suffer from excessive longing or envy"You can eat your heart out but I will not give you a piece of this chocolate cake."

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