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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carry through with (something)
What does "carry through with (something)" mean?
to put a plan into actionThe company carried through with its plan to open a new factory.
toss a salad
What does "toss a salad" mean?
to mix the ingredients of a salad with dressingMy friend asked me to toss the salad when we were making dinner.
Make a better fist
What does "Make a better fist" mean?
If someone makes a better fist of doing something, they do a better job.
hands down
What does "hands down" mean?
easily, unopposed I won the election hands down for the position of class president.
love at first sight
What does "love at first sight" mean?
love from the first time that two people see each otherIt was love at first sight when the young couple met at the photography class.
all rolled up in one
What does "all rolled up in one" mean?
combined in one person or thingThe man is president and vice-president all rolled up in one.
wassup
What does "wassup" mean?
1. Wassup, man?
On your last legs
What does "On your last legs" mean?
If someone's on their last legs, they're close to dying.
accept an offer
What does "accept an offer" mean?
to agree to an offer or proposal I accepted the offer to buy my car.

within spitting distance
What does "within spitting distance" mean?
very close
cough (something) up
What does "cough (something) up" mean?
to produce something (information/money) that someone is trying to force you to produceWe asked our friend to cough up some money for the restaurant meal.

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