American Idioms and Expressions

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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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Some Random Idioms
paint the town red
What does "paint the town red" mean?		 to go out and party and have a good time When my cousin came to visit us we decided to go out and paint the town red.

straw that breaks the camel`s back
What does "straw that breaks the camel`s back" mean?		 a small problem which follows other troubles that makes you lose patience and be unable to continue as beforeWhen the receptionist lost the key to the office for the third time it was the straw that broke the camel`s back and we decided to fire her.
pop
What does "pop" mean?		popular.Pop music sucks these days.
tear (someone) limb from limb
What does "tear (someone) limb from limb" mean?		 to attack someone in a violent way The dogs attacked the cat and tore it limb from limb.

(have) what it takes
What does "(have) what it takes" mean?		 (have) ability for a job, (have) courageHe really has what it takes to be a success at his job.
trouble oneself about (someone or something)
What does "trouble oneself about (someone or something)" mean?		 to worry about someone or somethingI wish that my mother would not trouble herself about my problems at work.
fossil
What does "fossil" mean?		old-fashioned, outmoded person
change hands
What does "change hands" mean?		 to be transferred from one person to anotherThe small business changed hands many times during the last several years.
cook (something) to perfection
What does "cook (something) to perfection" mean?		 to cook something perfectly The chef always cooks the food to perfection at his small restaurant.

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