American Idioms and Expressions

Cut Out For Something 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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cut out for (something)
What does cut out for (something) mean?
to have a talent for something, to be suited for something I do not think that I am cut out for the travelling that is required for my job.


Some Random Idioms
jump down (someone`s) throat
What does "jump down (someone`s) throat" mean?
to suddenly become very angry at someone The man's wife jumped down his throat when he came home late.

fish in troubled waters
What does "fish in troubled waters" mean?
to involve oneself in a difficult/confused or dangerous situation in order to get somethingThe woman was fishing in troubled waters when she began to ask questions about the crime.
green-eyed monster
What does "green-eyed monster" mean?
jealousy The woman was consumed by the green-eyed monster and it was affecting her life.

deaf and dumb
What does "deaf and dumb" mean?
to be unable to hear or speakThe man was deaf and dumb and could not communicate with the woman on the train.
loaded
What does "loaded" mean?
to have lots of moneyMy uncle is loaded and he has lots of money.
out of hand
What does "out of hand" mean?
out of controlThe party got out of hand so we called the police.
Driven by a motor
What does "Driven by a motor" mean?
This is used to describe people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder when they talk excessively: 'they act as if driven by a motor.'
kith and kin
What does "kith and kin" mean?
friends and relativesAll of our kith and kin attended the anniversary for my parents.
make no bones about (something)
What does "make no bones about (something)" mean?
to make no mistake about something, to not doubt something "Make no bones about it, I am not going to lend my friend any more money."

legs
What does "legs" mean?
ground soldiers; unit that is neither mechanized nor airborne
take a nosedive
What does "take a nosedive" mean?
to collapse, to decrease in value The stock market took a nosedive when the earnings of the oil company decreased.

hold a meeting
What does "hold a meeting" mean?
meet, have a meetingThe apartment owners decided to hold a meeting last week.

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