By Check 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. .

by check What does by check mean?	by using a check	I paid for the hotel room by check.
by check What does by check mean?	by using a check	I paid for the hotel room by check.
	Some Random Idioms
cast one's lot in with (someone) What does "cast one's lot in with (someone)" mean?	to join with someone and accept whatever happens	The woman cast her lot in with the company and worked hard to keep the business going.

subject to (something) What does "subject to (something)" mean?	depending on something	The sale of the house is subject to our getting a report from the housing inspector.
birds of a feather flock together What does "birds of a feather flock together" mean?	people who are similar often become friends or spend time together	The four boys were similar in every way and a good example that birds of a feather flock together.
have one's eye on (someone or something) What does "have one's eye on (someone or something)" mean?	to want someone or something and hope that you will be able to get it or him or her	The woman has her eye on a new job in the company and she is working very hard to get it. The company has their eye on the famous art director.
all in a day's work What does "all in a day's work" mean?	to be part of what is expected of you	It was all in a day's work when the firefighters rescued the cat.
sell out (someone or something) What does "sell out (someone or something)" mean?	to be disloyal, to betray someone or something	The man does not want to sell out his moral values when he begins work for the new company.
hold one`s horses What does "hold one`s horses" mean?	stop and wait patiently	"Hold your horses for a minute while I return to get my wallet."

ante up What does "ante up" mean?	to produce or pay a necessary amount of money for something (an ante is the amount of money that you put on the table before beginning a card game)	Everybody had to ante up in order to collect enough money to buy a present for our boss.
Feathers fly What does "Feathers fly" mean?	When people are fighting or arguing angrily, we can say that feathers are flying.
At a snail's pace What does "At a snail's pace" mean?	If something moves at a snail's pace, it moves very slowly.
freebee What does "freebee" mean?	something free
like two peas in a pod What does "like two peas in a pod" mean?	very close or intimate with someone	The sisters are like two peas in a pod and they do everything together.

American Idioms and Expressions

By Check Idiom