American Idioms and Expressions

Bio 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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bio
What does bio mean?		biology (class or subject in school). Bio is all right because we get to dissect

Some Random Idioms
Tipping point
What does "Tipping point" mean?		 Small changes may have little effect until they build up to critical mass, then the next small change may suddenly change everything. this is the tipping point.
only have eyes for (someone)
What does "only have eyes for (someone)" mean?		 to be loyal or interested in only one personThe man only has eyes for the woman who works in his office.
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.
look on
What does "look on" mean?		 be a spectatorThere were many people who gathered to look on after the car accident.
close to home
What does "close to home" mean?		 to be near to someone`s personal feelings/wishes/interestsMy statement about the woman's work habits hit close to home and she became very quiet.
start in as (something)
What does "start in as (something)" mean?		 to begin a career as somethingThe man started in as a mailroom clerk but soon he began to have more and more important jobs in the company.
all night long
What does "all night long" mean?		 throughout the whole nightWe could hear the people next door talking all night long.
Too many chiefs and not enough Indians
What does "Too many chiefs and not enough Indians" mean?		 When there are too many chiefs and not enough Indians, there are two many managers and not enough workers to work efficiently.
fugly
What does "fugly" mean?		 fat and ugly
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