American Idioms and Expressions

By All Appearances 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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by all appearances
What does by all appearances mean?
apparently, according to what one seesBy all appearances the small car was the cause of the accident that killed two people.
by all appearances
What does by all appearances mean?
apparently, according to what one sees By all appearances, the small car was the cause of the accident.


Some Random Idioms
jazz up
What does "jazz up" mean?
make somebody or something more interesting or sexually appealing
jerk off
What does "jerk off" mean?
masturbate (men only)
have a cow
What does "have a cow" mean?
to become very angry and upset about something Our teacher had a cow when nobody prepared for the class.

Beer and skittles
What does "Beer and skittles" mean?
(UK) People say that life is not all beer and skittles, meaning that it is not about self-indulgence and pleasure.
get into hot water
What does "get into hot water" mean?
to get into trouble or difficulty We got into hot water when they found us in the building after it had closed.

launch a product
What does "launch a product" mean?
to introduce a new product to consumers The company will launch their new product next month.

Pay on the nail
What does "Pay on the nail" mean?
If you pay on the nail, you pay promptly in cash.
joint
What does "joint" mean?
prison; jail
green
What does "green" mean?
inexperienced; without know-how

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