American Idioms and Expressions

But For (someone Or 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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but for (someone or something)
What does but for (someone or something) mean?		 if it were not for someone or somethingThe man would have easily got the new job, but for the fact that he was not honest about his previous experience.

Some Random Idioms
catch-22
What does " catch-22" mean?		 a situation in which whatever decision is made the outcome will have negative consequences, a basically no-win situation It is a catch-22 situation. If I go to work there will be problems but if I do not go to work there will also be problems.

bug (someone)
What does "bug (someone)" mean?		 to annoy or irritate someone My friend is beginning to bug me with his endless questions.

a snow job
What does "a snow job" mean?		 insincere or exaggerated talk designed to gain the favors of someoneHis presentation at the meeting was a snow job.
at last
What does "at last" mean?		 finally, after a long timeI waited all morning for my friend's call but at last it came.
Money is the root of all evil
What does "Money is the root of all evil" mean?		 money is the basic cause of all wrongdoingMany people believe that money is the root of all evil and causes most problems in the world.
Pushing up the daisies
What does "Pushing up the daisies" mean?		 If someone is said to be pushing up the daisies, they are dead.
to the bone
What does "to the bone" mean?		 entirely, to the coreHe was wet to the bone after staying out in the rain for two hours.
black and blue
What does "black and blue" mean?		 bruised My shoulder was black and blue after I fell down the stairs.

thick-skinned
What does "thick-skinned" mean?		 insensitive, not easily upset or hurtYou really must be thick-skinned if you decide to get involved in politics.

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