American Idioms and Expressions

Brush Up On (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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brush up on (something)
What does brush up on (something) mean?		 to review something that one has already learnedI am going to brush up on my English before my trip to New York.

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rip off (someone or something)
What does "rip off (someone or something)" mean?		 to cheat/rob someone or somethingI was ripped off by the mechanic at the gas station.
be over
What does "be over" mean?		 to be finished, to end We will go home when the class is over.

change the subject
What does "change the subject" mean?		 to begin talking about something differentI tried to change the subject when my friend began to talk about the money that I owed him.
have a heart-to-heart talk with (someone)
What does "have a heart-to-heart talk with (someone)" mean?		 to have a sincere and intimate talk with someoneI had a heart-to-heart talk with my girlfriend last evening.
New brush sweeps clean
What does "New brush sweeps clean" mean?		 'A new brush sweeps clean' means that someone with a new perspective can make great changes. However, the full version is 'a new brush sweeps clean, but an old brush knows the corners', which warns that experience is also a valuable thing. Sometimes 'broom' is used instead of 'brush'.
all manner of (someone or something)
What does "all manner of (someone or something)" mean?		 all types of people or things There were all manner of people at the party.

what's up
What does "what's up" mean?		 idiom. what is going on now
cross one`s fingers
What does "cross one`s fingers" mean?		 to cross two fingers of one hand to hope or wish for good luckI crossed my fingers that I would get the job that I had applied for.
as happy as a lark
What does "as happy as a lark" mean?		 very happy and cheerful The boy was as happy as a lark when he received his birthday present.

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