American Idioms and Expressions

Brainstorm Something 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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brainstorm something
What does brainstorm something mean?		 try to develop an idea or think of new ideasThe students got into groups to brainstorm ideas for the school play.
brainstorm (something)
What does brainstorm (something) mean?		 to try to develop an idea or think of new ideas The students got into groups to brainstorm ideas for the school play.

brainstorm (something)
What does brainstorm (something) mean?		 to try to develop an idea The club members gathered to try and brainstorm some ideas for a spring festival.


Some Random Idioms
wear one`s heart on one`s sleeve
What does "wear one`s heart on one`s sleeve" mean?		 to show one`s feelings openly The girl is wearing her heart on her sleeve and everybody knows that she is having problems with her boyfriend.

wrack one's brains
What does "wrack one's brains" mean?		 think very hard or very deeply. I'm wracking my brains but just can't remember her name.
force (something) down (someone's) throat
What does "force (something) down (someone's) throat" mean?		 to force someone to do or agree to something that he or she does not want I wish that my friend would not force her ideas down my throat.

keep track of (something)
What does "keep track of (something)" mean?		 to keep a count or record of something, to stay informed about something We are trying to keep track of the number of visitors to our store.

Barefaced liar
What does "Barefaced liar" mean?		 A barefaced liar is one who displays no shame about lying even if they are exposed.
bull in a china shop
What does "bull in a china shop" mean?		 someone who is clumsy and upsets other people or plans Our boss was like a bull in a china shop when I saw him at the meeting last week.

fuck with something
What does "fuck with something" mean?		 tinker or play with something
Change your tune
What does "Change your tune" mean?		 If someone changes their ideas or the way they talk about them, they change their tune.
drive up (a price)
What does "drive up (a price)" mean?		 to make the price of something increase The cold weather is driving up the price of heating oil.

small potatoes
What does "small potatoes" mean?		 something that is not very big or important compared with other things or people The amount of money for the stadium is small potatoes compared to the total cost of the Olympics.

salt Idioms


think better of (doing something)
What does "think better of (doing something)" mean?		 to think about something again and make a better decision regarding itI would think better of going to Europe in the winter if I ever go there again.
as hungry as a bear
What does "as hungry as a bear" mean?		 very hungryI was as hungry as a bear when I returned home from work yesterday.
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