American Idioms and Expressions

Da Bomb 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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da bomb
What does da bomb mean?
something fantastic or wonderful. Our party was da bomb.

Some Random Idioms
take (someone's) part
What does "take (someone's) part" mean?
to take a side in an argumentMy friend always takes my part when I am having an argument with someone.
uncut
What does "uncut" mean?
unmodified; unedited
tax-and-spend
What does "tax-and-spend" mean?
spending freely and taxing heavilyThe government has a tax-and-spend attitude that many people do not like.
draw up (something) or draw (something) up
What does "draw up (something) or draw (something) up" mean?
to put something in writing, to prepare documents or legal papers They were able to draw up the contract while we were waiting.

pancake
What does "pancake" mean?
foundation makeup as used in the performing arts
build a case (against someone)
What does "build a case (against someone)" mean?
gather the evidence needed to make a legal case against someoneThe legal team was working hard to build a case against the suspected car thief.
bring (something) to a head
What does "bring (something) to a head" mean?
to cause a situation with problems to reach the point where something must be done to solve/deal with the problemsThe union brought the issue of working hours to a head when they threatened to go on strike.
get around
What does "get around " mean?
to go to different places, to move about My friend gets around and has been to many different cities.

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