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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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cap and gown
What does cap and gown mean? | the special cap called a mortarboard and the robe that is worn during academic ceremonies such as graduation | All of the students wore a cap and gown to the graduation ceremony.
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cap and gown
What does cap and gown mean? | the academic cap and the gown that is worn during graduation ceremonies |
Everybody was wearing their cap and gown for the university graduation ceremonies.
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cap and gown
What does cap and gown mean? | the special cap called a mortarboard and the robe that is worn during academic ceremonies such as graduation |
All of the students wore a cap and gown to the graduation ceremony.
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but for (someone or something)
What does "but for (someone or something)" mean? | if it were not for someone or something |
The man would have easily got the new job, but for the fact that he was not honest about his previous experience.
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full of beans
What does "full of beans" mean? | feeling energetic, in high spirits |
My aunt is full of beans tonight and she does not want to stop talking.
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set foot (somewhere)
What does "set foot (somewhere)" mean? | to step or go somewhere | I have never set foot in that restaurant and I never will in the future.
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red-carpet treatment
What does "red-carpet treatment" mean? | to receive special/royal treatment | I always receive the red-carpet treatment when I go and visit my aunt.
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toe the line
What does "toe the line" mean? | accept the authority or policies of a particular group
(competitors in a race line up with their toes on the starting
line) | accept the authority or policies of a particular group (competitors in a race line up with their toes on the starting line)The worker refused to toe the line and was fired from his job.
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duck soup
What does "duck soup" mean? | a task that does not require much effort | "It was like duck soup. I was able to finish my school project last night."
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Cold turkey
What does "Cold turkey" mean? | To quit something abruptly. | You will not lose weight until you give up chocolate, and I suggest you go cold turkey.
The expression originates from the goose bumps and palor which accompany withdrawal from narcotics or tobacco. One's skin resembles that of a plucked, cold turkey.... |
quick as greased lightning
What does "quick as greased lightning" mean? | very quickly, very fast | The cat climbed up the tree as quick as greased lightning.
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Here goes nothing.
What does "Here goes nothing." mean? | ready to do something but think that it will probably be a waste of time and will probably fail | "Here goes nothing. I have already asked him to lend me some money and he always says no but I`ll try again."
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flunk out
What does "flunk out" mean? | to fail a course, to fail school | My friend flunked out of the computer course at school.
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