American Idioms and Expressions

Creature Comforts 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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creature comforts
What does creature comforts mean?		 things that make people comfortableWe had no creature comforts during our trip to South America.
creature comforts
What does creature comforts mean?		 things that make people comfortable We had no creature comforts during our trip to South America.


Some Random Idioms
run an errand
What does "run an errand" mean?		 to take a short trip to do a specific thingI was late for work because I had to run an errand in the morning.
life is a bowl of cherries
What does "life is a bowl of cherries" mean?		 only good things happen in life Ever since my father retired from his job he believes that life is a bowl of cherries.

as warm as toast
What does "as warm as toast" mean?		 very warm and cozyOur house was as warm as toast when we went in from the rain.
umpteenth
What does "umpteenth" mean?		 millions; billions; an uncountably large number
hush puppy
What does "hush puppy" mean?		cornmeal dumpling that is deep fried
roll in
What does "roll in" mean?		 to arrive in great numbers or quantityThe money has been rolling in since we started the new franchise.
give (someone) the shirt off one's back
What does "give (someone) the shirt off one's back" mean?		 be very generous to someoneMy friend is the most generous person that I know and he will be happy to give you the shirt off his back.
sport of kings
What does "sport of kings" mean?		 horse racing horse racingHorse racing has been the sport of kings for many years.
cut a deal
What does "cut a deal" mean?		 to make a business arrangement or deal with someone The company was able to cut a deal with their employees.

screw up
What does "screw up" mean?		 to make a mess of something, to cause trouble for someone or somethingMy travel agent screwed up my travel schedule and I had to stay at the airport overnight.
be all things to all people
What does "be all things to all people" mean?		 to be everything that is wanted by all peopleThe politician tries to be all things to all people and it is difficult to know what she really believes.
icky
What does "icky" mean?		 unappealing; disgusting
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