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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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bite off more than one can chew
What does bite off more than one can chew mean? | take responsibility for
more than one can manage. | "I'm really behind with my project. Can you help me?I'm afraid Ibit off more than I could chew!"
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mix and match
What does "mix and match" mean? | assemble a limited number of items (often clothing) in a number of different ways | There was a sale at the department store where we could mix and match the various summer outfits.
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get the third degree
What does "get the third degree" mean? | to be questioned in great detail about something | When the boy returned from school he got the third degree from his mother.
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take aim at (someone or something)
What does "take aim at (someone or something)" mean? | to aim a gun/camera/policy at someone or something, to focus one's attention at someone or something | The police department plan to take aim at people who do not stop at stop signs.
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have an ear for (something)
What does "have an ear for (something)" mean? | have the ability to learn music or languages | My cousin has an ear for music and is a very good musician.
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down in the mouth
What does "down in the mouth" mean? | depressed and unhappy | My friend looked down in the mouth after he finished work yesterday.
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Don't judge a book by the cover
What does "Don't judge a book by the cover" mean? | This idiom means that you should not judge something or someone by appearances, but should look deeper at what is inside and more important. |
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conspicuous by one's absence
What does "conspicuous by one's absence" mean? | to have one's absence noticed | The teacher was conspicuous by her absence and everyone asked where she was.
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as red as blood
What does "as red as blood" mean? | deep red | The stain on the carpet was as red as blood.
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play for keeps
What does "play for keeps" mean? | to do something that is permanent and a serious move | My friend was playing for keeps when he refused to give his boss the information that he had requested.
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fricking
What does "fricking" mean? | poor; lousy; frustrating |
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