American Idioms and Expressions

Cast One's Vote 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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cast one's vote
What does cast one's vote mean?
to voteWe arrived early to cast our vote in the election.

Some Random Idioms
puppy love
What does "puppy love" mean?
infatuation (strong feelings of love) between school-age children or teenagers infatuation (strong feelings of love) between school-age children or teenagersThe two teenagers thought that their love was the greatest in the world but everyone knew that it was only puppy love.
trouble (someone) with/to do (something)
What does "trouble (someone) with/to do (something)" mean?
to bother someone to do somethingI never like to trouble my teacher with some of my simple questions.
top (something) off with (something)
What does "top (something) off with (something)" mean?
to end or terminate something with something elseThe conference was topped off by a large dinner on the last day.
fly the coop
What does "fly the coop" mean?
to escape, to leave (like a chicken escaping from a chicken coop)The two boys wanted to fly the coop when the school bell rang.
zapper
What does "zapper" mean?
remote control; TV remoteHand me the zapper, will you, I want to change the channel.
ask for the moon
What does "ask for the moon" mean?
to ask for too much The woman is asking for the moon. She will never get what she wants.

have the upper hand (on someone)
What does "have the upper hand (on someone)" mean?
to have a position that is superior or more advantageous than someone else My friend had the upper hand in our argument.

talk (something) over
What does "talk (something) over" mean?
to discuss somethingWe asked for some time during the meeting to talk over the new proposal.
breathe easy/easier
What does "breathe easy/easier" mean?
relax after a busy and stressful timeI could breathe easy when I finished my essay and gave it to my teacher.

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