American Idioms and Expressions

By Virtue Of (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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by virtue of (something)
What does by virtue of (something) mean?		 because of somethingMy father got his new job by virtue of his volunteer work in the community.

Some Random Idioms
get one's act together
What does "get one's act together" mean?		 to become more organizedMy sister finally got her act together and was able to find a new job.
steal (someone`s) thunder
What does "steal (someone`s) thunder" mean?		 to do or say something that another person had planned to do or sayMy colleague stole my thunder when he announced that he was leaving the company before me.
eco freak
What does "eco freak" mean?		somebody greatly concerned about the state of the environment
fall in love (with someone)
What does "fall in love (with someone)" mean?		 begin to feel love for someone begin to feel love for someoneHe fell in love with a woman from his university class and they got married several months later.
until the cows come home
What does "until the cows come home" mean?		 until very late, for a long time We can talk until the cows come home this evening.

dog Idioms



carry a lot of weight with (someone or something)
What does "carry a lot of weight with (someone or something)" mean?		 to be very influential with someone or a group of peopleThe man's education and experience carry a lot of weight in the university.
ticker
What does "ticker" mean?		heart
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