American Idioms and Expressions

By The Sweat Of One`s Brow 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 the sweat of one`s brow
What does by the sweat of one`s brow mean?		 by hard workHe managed to make enough money to buy the farm by the sweat of his brow.
by the sweat of one`s brow
What does by the sweat of one`s brow mean?		 by hard workThe man built up his business by the sweat of his brow.

Some Random Idioms
worm one's way out of (something)
What does "worm one's way out of (something)" mean?		 to squeeze or wiggle out of a problem or a responsibility My friend was able to worm her way out of her problems at work.

Bee Idioms



bright-eyed and bushy-tailed
What does "bright-eyed and bushy-tailed" mean?		 to be very cheerful and eager (like a squirrel with bright eyes and a bushy tail)The children were bright-eyed and bushy-tailed when they got up in the morning.
Straw man
What does "Straw man" mean?		 A straw man is a weak argument that is easily defeated. It can also be a person who is used as to give an illegal or inappropriate activity an appearance of respectability.
have a soft spot in one's heart (for someone or something)
What does "have a soft spot in one's heart (for someone or something)" mean?		 to be fond of someone or somethingMy grandfather always had a soft spot in his heart for his youngest daughter.
come on!
What does "come on!" mean?		 please, hurry, go faster"Come on, I only have a few minutes before I must go."
try out for (something)
What does "try out for (something)" mean?		 to attempt to join or take part in a team or a play etc.My friend has decided to try out for the football team this summer.
make a fast/quick buck
What does "make a fast/quick buck" mean?		 make money with little effortThe two men tried to make a fast buck during the construction boom.
as easy as duck soup
What does "as easy as duck soup" mean?		 very easy It was as easy as duck soup to find the book that I wanted in the library.

kludgy
What does "kludgy" mean?		 inefficient, low-quality software
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