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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a stuffed shirt
What does "a stuffed shirt" mean?
a person who is too rigid or too formalThe man is a stuffed shirt and I never feel comfortable when I talk with him.
(to be) hard on (someone's) heels
What does "(to be) hard on (someone's) heels" mean?
to be following someone very closelyThe police officer was hard on the heels of the criminal.
bite the hand that feeds you
What does "bite the hand that feeds you" mean?
to harm or turn against someone who does good things for youHe is biting the hand that feeds him when he criticizes and fights against his boss.
in cahoots with (someone)
What does "in cahoots with (someone)" mean?
in secret agreement or partnership with someoneThe supermarket was in cahoots with the vegetable producer to try and keep the prices high.
put one's money where one's mouth is
What does "put one's money where one's mouth is" mean?
to stop talking about something and do it, to stop talking and make a bet on somethingI was forced to put my money where my mouth is and go to Europe or stop talking about it.
get into the act
What does "get into the act" mean?
to try to be part of whatever is happeningEverybody at the party wanted to get into the act and join the singers.
as a matter of fact
What does "as a matter of fact" mean?
actually, in fact “As a matter of fact, we have been to the art gallery many times.”

beans
What does "beans" mean?
nothing. You don't know beans about this
have second thoughts about (someone or something)
What does "have second thoughts about (someone or something)" mean?
to have doubts about someone or somethingWe are beginning to have second thoughts about going camping on our holiday.
crank out a paper
What does "crank out a paper" mean?
to write a paper or essay in a mechanical way I had to crank out a paper almost every week to pass the course.

burn down
What does "burn down" mean?
to burn completely (usually used for buildings)My neighbor`s house burned down last night.

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