American Idioms and Expressions

Bigmouth 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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bigmouth
What does bigmouth mean?		 a noisy/boastful/foolish talkerThe man is a bigmouth and he is always talking about what he is planning to do.

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look for (something to happen)
What does "look for (something to happen)" mean?		 think/expect that something is likely to happenThey are looking for our manager to become the next sales director of the company.
swan song
What does "swan song" mean?		 a final appearanceHe was a big hit during his swan song at the company last week.
all over the place
What does "all over the place" mean?		 everywhereWe travelled all over the place on our holiday.
do unto others as you would have others do unto you
What does "do unto others as you would have others do unto you" mean?		 treat other people the way that you would like them to treat you"Don't hurt the feelings of your friend. Remember, do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
decide in favor of (someone or something)
What does "decide in favor of (someone or something)" mean?		 to determine the winner of something, to decide who is rightThe city decided in favor of building a new bridge over the river.
risk one's neck (to do something)
What does "risk one's neck (to do something)" mean?		 to risk harm in order to do something The fireman risked his neck to save the young child.

lay an egg
What does "lay an egg" mean?		 to give a bad performanceThe performer laid an egg at the concert last night.
a fair shake
What does "a fair shake" mean?		 honest treatment The woman was not given a fair shake at the inquiry into her behavior.

school
What does "school" mean?		 teach somebody something (usually said by a person in authority)
put (someone) up
What does "put (someone) up" mean?		 to provide lodging for someoneI always put my friend up when he comes to visit.
before long
What does "before long" mean?		 soon.A: "I'm really tired of working."B: "Just be patient. The weekend will be here before long."
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