American Idioms and Expressions

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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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Some Random Idioms
know (someone or something) like a book/like an open book
What does "know (someone or something) like a book/like an open book" mean?
know someone or something very wellI know the personality of my friend like a book.
contemplate one's navel
What does "contemplate one's navel" mean?
to spend a lot of time thinking about one's own problems rather than being concerned about more important things I spent the summer contemplating my navel and did not do a thing.

make (someone) eat crow
What does "make (someone) eat crow" mean?
to cause someone to admit an error or retract a statement We made our boss eat crow when we discovered the mistake that he made with our work schedule.

at a loss
What does "at a loss" mean?
in a state of uncertainty or bewilderment We were at a loss about what to do with the broken computer.

redneck
What does "redneck" mean?
person from a small, rural town and possessing little education or manners
a tightwad
What does "a tightwad" mean?
: someone who is very frugal and unwilling to spend money unnecessarily. A: Will Charlie donate any money to the activities fund? B: Absolutely not! He's a real tightwad!"
stand on one's own two feet
What does "stand on one's own two feet" mean?
to be independent and self-sufficientMy sister needs to do something to make her daughter stand on her own two feet.
better off
What does "better off" mean?
to be in a better situation than before My friend would be better off if he sold his old car and bought a new one.

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