American Idioms and Expressions

Create An Uproar Idiom

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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create an uproar
What does create an uproar mean?
to cause a sensationThe referees created an uproar when they asked the star player to leave the game.
create an uproar
What does create an uproar mean?
to cause a sensation or outburst The referees created an uproar when they asked the star player to leave the game.


Some Random Idioms
behind in (something)
What does "behind in (something)" mean?
to be late with something I was behind in my studies and stayed home all weekend to study.
The man is always behind in his reading.
stop by (somewhere)
What does "stop by (somewhere)" mean?
to visit/pass by somewhere"Why don`t you stop by my house on your way home?"
armed to the teeth
What does "armed to the teeth" mean?
to be armed with many weaponsThe police were armed to the teeth during the drug raid.
hold over (something)
What does "hold over (something)" mean?
extend the engagement of somethingThe movie was held over for another week.
get along in years
What does "get along in years" mean?
to grow older My parents are getting along in years but they are still very healthy.

take root
What does "take root" mean?
to begin to take hold or have effectThe ideas of honesty and good manners are beginning to take root in the school children.
in the twinkling of an eye
What does "in the twinkling of an eye" mean?
very quicklyI went into the store and in the twinkling of an eye I lost my money.

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