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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a matter of fact
What does "a matter of fact" mean?
something that can be proved and is trueIt was a matter of fact that no taxes were paid by the company last year.
take a new turn
What does "take a new turn" mean?
to begin a new course or directionThe campaign to clean up the river took a new turn when the large electricity company joined in the campaign.
take care of (something)
What does "take care of (something)" mean?
to deal with something, to do what is necessary to accomplish something"Could you please take care of these letters while I make some phone calls."
point of no return
What does "point of no return" mean?
the halfway point, the point where it is too late to turn backWe reached the point of no return on our journey and decided that it would be impossible to turn back.
pep (someone or something) up
What does "pep (someone or something) up" mean?
to make someone or something more active and energeticI drank a cup of coffee in order to pep myself up for my afternoon class.
chip in (money)
What does "chip in (money)" mean?
to contribute money for something, to pay jointly for somethingEverybody in our office chipped in some money to buy a wedding present for our boss.
can
What does "can" mean?
toilet. Gotta go to the can. I really need to pee.
between a rock and a hard place
What does "between a rock and a hard place" mean?
to be in a very difficult position We are between a rock and a hard place in our effort to solve the problem.

the lay of the land
What does "the lay of the land" mean?
the features of an area of land or of an organizationWe checked out the lay of the land before we put up our tent and made a camping site.
heart-to-heart
What does "heart-to-heart" mean?
honest or intimateThe couple had a heart-to-heart talk before they decided to get married.

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