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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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come to pass
What does come to pass mean? | to happen, to occur | I do not know what will come to pass but for now the company has many financial problems.
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come to pass
What does come to pass mean? | to happen, to occur |
I do not know what will come to pass but now the company has many financial problems.
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judge (someone or something) on its/their own merit(s)
What does "judge (someone or something) on its/their own merit(s)" mean? | judge or evaluate someone or something on their own achievements and virtues | We judged the man on his own merits and not by what other people were saying about him.
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as luck would have it
What does "as luck would have it" mean? | by chance |
As luck would have it, I was able to borrow some clothes for the party.
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lose one's grip
What does "lose one's grip" mean? | lose a secure grasp or hold of something | The rock climber lost his grip and fell off the side of the cliff.
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klotz
What does "klotz" mean? | clumsy, often dumb, person |
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blood, sweat and tears
What does "blood, sweat and tears" mean? | signs of great personal effort |
We put much blood, sweat and tears into building the house.
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keep one's finger's crossed
What does "keep one's finger's crossed" mean? | to wish for good luck | "I will keep my fingers crossed that you are able to get the new job that you have applied for."
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now and then
What does "now and then" mean? | occasionally; from time to time. | A: "Do you see Jennifer often?"B: "No, not really. I see her now and then, but notregularly."
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take note of (something)
What does "take note of (something)" mean? | to observe and remember something | The police are taking note of the people who go into the illegal business.
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have two left feet
What does "have two left feet" mean? | to move in a very awkward way when you dance | The man has two left feet and he is a very bad dancer.
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