American Idioms and Expressions

Built 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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built
What does built mean?		 muscular; strong in appearance; curvaceous

Some Random Idioms
get the upper hand (on someone)
What does "get the upper hand (on someone)" mean?		 to get into a position superior to someoneI got the upper hand during my dispute with the apartment manager.
straight
What does "straight" mean?		 heterosexual
under the sun
What does "under the sun" mean?		 anywhere on earth at all, everywhereWe looked for my wallet everywhere under the sun.
put one's mind to (something)
What does "put one's mind to (something)" mean?		 to give one's complete attention to somethingThe boy can do anything if he puts his mind to it.
small fry
What does "small fry" mean?		 unimportant people, children (small fry are young newly-hatched fish)The police were only able to catch some of the small fry in the organized crime gang.
have one's ear to the ground
What does "have one's ear to the ground" mean?		 to listen carefully because you want to get advance warning of something I have my ear to the ground to see if any changes are planned for my company.

nothing to complain about
What does "nothing to complain about" mean?		 everything is all rightI told my boss that I had nothing to complain about regarding my job.
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