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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cock tease
What does cock tease mean? | a woman who makes sexual advances but does not follow through |
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ready, willing, and able
What does "ready, willing, and able" mean? | to be eager or willing to do something | Everybody in the small village is ready, willing, and able to help the family who lost their house in the fire.
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keep (someone or something) in check
What does "keep (someone or something) in check" mean? | keep under control, restrain | The economic policy was designed to keep inflation in check.
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Age before beauty
What does "Age before beauty" mean? | When this idiom is used, it is a way of allowing an older person to do something first, though often in a slightly sarcastic way. |
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get it
What does "get it" mean? | understand (a joke, information, an idea) |
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lose one's lunch
What does "lose one's lunch" mean? | vomit; throw up |
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thrash (something) out
What does "thrash (something) out" mean? | to discuss something thoroughly and solve any problems | We spent most of the meeting thrashing the new plan out.
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company man
What does "company man" mean? | a person who always works hard and agrees with his employees |
My uncle was a company man and was very devoted to his company.
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get into a stew about/over (someone or something)
What does "get into a stew about/over (someone or something)" mean? | to be worried or upset about someone or something |
My mother is getting into a stew over my aunt not phoning.
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a shoulder to cry on
What does "a shoulder to cry on" mean? | someone who you can tell about your problems and ask for sympathy and advice | I gave my friend a shoulder to cry on when I met him at the coffee shop.
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a few cards short of a deck
What does "a few cards short of a deck" mean? | not smart, a little crazy, simple-minded |
The man often does very strange things. He is a few cards short of a deck.
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ball
What does "ball" mean? | a good time; great fun (at a party, etc.). | We had a ball at that party last night.
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