Bring Up 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. .

bring up What does bring up mean?	to introduce a subject into a discussion	They brought up the subject at the meeting but nobody wanted to talk about it.
bring up What does bring up mean?	to raise or care for a child	My sister is bringing up three children.
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furball What does "furball" mean?	chaotic combat among many aircraft

ESL What does "ESL" mean?	English as a Second Language	English as a Second LanguageThe ESL classes at the college have been held for almost ten years now.
take a shower/bath What does "take a shower/bath" mean?	to bathe	I usually take a shower when I get home from work.
alive and kicking What does "alive and kicking" mean?	to be well and healthy	My aunt is ninety years old and she is very much alive and kicking.
fit (someone or something) in What does "fit (someone or something) in" mean?	to make time for someone or something	I try hard to fit some exercise in every morning.
eagle eye What does "eagle eye" mean?	a very careful watchful eye (like the eye of an eagle)	The woman has an eagle eye and she never misses anything.
zip What does "zip" mean?	spirit; vigor; energy	Those two cups of coffee really gave me some zip!

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