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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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cop a plea
What does cop a plea mean? | to plead guilty to a crime in order to get a lesser penalty | The man was forced to cop a plea when the evidence against him became too strong to dispute.
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cop a plea
What does cop a plea mean? | plead guilty to a crime or decide not to fight against a charge in order to try and receive a light punishment, the same meaning as plea bargain (usually done in a negotiation between the defendant and his or her lawyer and the prosecutor) | The man copped a plea and went to hear what the judge would decide regarding his case.
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cop a plea
What does cop a plea mean? | plead guilty to a lesser charge when in court. | The prostitute copped a plea and got probation.
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cop a plea
What does cop a plea mean? | to plead guilty to a crime or decide not to fight against a charge in order to try and receive a light punishment, to plea bargain (usually done in a negotiation between the defendant and his or her |
The man copped a plea and went to hear what the judge would decide regarding his case.
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cop a plea
What does cop a plea mean? | to plead guilty to a crime in order to get a lesser penalty |
The man was forced to cop a plea when the evidence against him became very strong.
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Some Random Idioms
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back in the day
What does "back in the day" mean? |
idiom. a long time ago when style, fashion, and taste were different |
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hive of activity
What does "hive of activity" mean? | somewhere where things are very busy (like the activity around a beehive) | The wedding hall was a hive of activity while everyone got ready for the wedding.
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on order
What does "on order" mean? | ordered with the delivery expected at some future date | The store has several computer printers on order.
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learn (something) by heart
What does "learn (something) by heart" mean? | to memorize something | The children were forced to learn the poem by heart.
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nip and tuck
What does "nip and tuck" mean? | evenly matched, almost even | They were running nip and tuck but he finally won the race in the end.
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a shot in the arm
What does "a shot in the arm" mean? | something inspiring or encouraging, a boost of energy | His job search got a shot in the arm when the company president called him in for an interview.
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In donkey's years
What does "In donkey's years" mean? | 'I haven't seen her in donkey's years.' - This means for a very long time. |
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A lost ball in the high weeds
What does "A lost ball in the high weeds" mean? | A lost ball in the high weeds is someone who does not know what they are doing, where they are or how to do something. |
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as far as
What does "as far as" mean? | to the extent or degree of something | As far as I know the movie will start in a few minutes.
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go Dutch
What does "go Dutch" mean? | to share in the cost of a meal or some other event | We decided to go Dutch when we went to the restaurant for dinner.
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