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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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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.
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climb on the bandwagon
What does "climb on the bandwagon" mean? | to join a popular activity or campaign |
Many students climbed on the bandwagon to raise money for the school orchestra.
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stop, look, and listen
What does "stop, look, and listen" mean? | to be careful at street corners to stop and then look and listen for other cars etc. | We teach the young children to stop, look, and listen when they cross the street.
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in the cards
What does "in the cards" mean? | possible or likely (the same as if you are using playing cards or tarot cards to predict the future) |
The airport expansion was in the cards but nobody knew exactly when it would begin.
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come to one`s senses
What does "come to one`s senses" mean? | to begin to think clearly or act sensibly | He came to his senses and decided to buy a cheap car rather than an expensive one.
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make (someone's) head spin/swim
What does "make (someone's) head spin/swim" mean? | to confuse or overwhelm someone, to make someone dizzy | The speed of the day's events made my head spin.
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Big Apple
What does "Big Apple" mean? | New York City |
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keep one's fingers crossed
What does "keep one's fingers crossed" mean? | hope for the best. | A: "How did you do on the test?"
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rap session
What does "rap session" mean? | causual discussion about something |
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To be dog cheap
What does "To be dog cheap" mean? | If something's dog cheap, it is very cheap indeed. |
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in hand
What does "in hand" mean? | under control | The teacher had the class in hand when the principal came to visit the classroom.
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give notice
What does "give notice" mean? | inform an employer, employee, landlord or tenant that a contractual agreement will end | The woman gave notice that she will leave her job next month.
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