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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follow (someone's) lead
What does "follow (someone's) lead" mean?
to do as someone else doesEverybody followed my lead and came to work early.
the handwriting is on the wall
What does "the handwriting is on the wall" mean?
a sign that something bad or significant will happenThe handwriting is on the wall. Business conditions are bad so nobody will get a pay raise this year.
Walls have ears
What does "Walls have ears" mean?
Someone may hear us."Walls have ears and you should think carefully about what you say when you are talking about your co-workers."
face value (of something)
What does "face value (of something)" mean?
the official value or worth of somethingAlthough the face value of the postage stamp was very low it sold at the auction for much money.
survival of the fittest
What does "survival of the fittest" mean?
the idea that the most able or fit will surviveIt was a matter of the survival of the fittest in the jungle.
hammer
What does "hammer" mean?
accelerator pedal in a vehicle
meet (someone) halfway
What does "meet (someone) halfway" mean?
to compromise with someoneThe asking price for the chemicals was too high but we met the salesman halfway and made an agreement.
carve out a niche
What does "carve out a niche" mean?
to create a speciality or product or market that nobody else has The company was able to carve out a niche for their product among university students.

religious about (doing something)
What does "religious about (doing something)" mean?
to be strict about doing somethingMy father is religious about brushing his teeth before he goes to bed every night.
air ball
What does "air ball" mean?
a throw in basketball that entirely misses the net. Air balls all the time. You can't ever make a shot.

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