Box Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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. .

box What does box mean?	a large, portable stereo system
box What does box mean?	computer; desktop computer.	How many boxes do we have in storage now? Do any work?
	Some Random Idioms
lay off (someone) What does "lay off (someone)" mean?	stop bothering someone, leave someone alone	The coach told the players to lay off the new player so that he could relax before the game.
on again, off again What does "on again, off again" mean?	to be unsettled/changeable/uncertain	The plans for the fireworks display were on again, off again because of the rainy and windy weather.
hold one`s breath What does "hold one`s breath" mean?	stop breathing for a moment when you are excited or nervous	I had to stop and hold my breath while I was waiting for the announcement of the winning name.
have one's hands full What does "have one's hands full" mean?	be extremely busy.	A: "Will you be able to help us this afternoon?"B: "I'm afraid not. I'll have my hands full trying to finishmy research paper."
sweetheart deal What does "sweetheart deal" mean?	a deal made between friends or businesses so that both may receive a benefit	We made a sweetheart deal with our landlord to have our rent reduced.
heavy hand (of something) What does "heavy hand (of something)" mean?	the great power that someone or something has over people	The heavy hand of the law is usually able to find people who commit a crime.
smoke What does "smoke" mean?	deception; exaggeration; bullshit	You're blowing smoke, aren't you?

Dutch uncle What does "Dutch uncle" mean?	someone who gives you advice like a parent or relative would	My friend is like a Dutch uncle and he is always giving me advice about how I should act.
Bet your bottom dollar What does "Bet your bottom dollar" mean?	If you can bet your bottom dollar on something, you can be absolutely sure about it.
rotten What does "rotten" mean?	stinky; smelly; disgusting
learn (something) by rote What does "learn (something) by rote" mean?	memorize something without thinking about what is being learned	The children learned the material by rote but they didn't really understand it.
quick buck What does "quick buck" mean?	some money earned quickly and easily	The small company is only interested in making a quick buck and is not interested in product quality.

American Idioms and Expressions

Box Idiom