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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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day after day
What does day after day mean? | everyday | Day after day the woman goes to the school to meet her child.
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catch (someone) in the act of (doing something)
What does "catch (someone) in the act of (doing something)" mean? | to catch someone doing something illegal or private | The police caught the politician in the act of taking money from the business owner.
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grease
What does "grease" mean? | protection money paid to organized crime groups |
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shell out money
What does "shell out money" mean? | to pay money | I shelled out much money for the new stereo.
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Sticking point
What does "Sticking point" mean? | A sticking point is a controversial issue that blocks progress in negotiations, etc, where compromise is unlikely or impossible. |
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instrumental in (doing something)
What does "instrumental in (doing something)" mean? | playing an important part in doing something | Our teacher was instrumental in getting the school to change their policy on using the library after school.
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come down in price
What does "come down in price" mean? | to lower the price of one's product, to become cheaper | We were forced to come down in price in order to sell our target number of cars for the month.
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take a dim view of (something)
What does "take a dim view of (something)" mean? | to be against something, to disapprove of something | Our company takes a dim view of people who do not wear a suit and tie.
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will not hear of (something)
What does "will not hear of (something)" mean? | will not allow or consider something | My aunt said that she will not hear of us staying at a hotel when we come to visit her.
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get the nod
What does "get the nod" mean? | to be chosen for something | My favorite candidate got the nod to represent us in the election.
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eat like a bird
What does "eat like a bird" mean? | to eat only a small amount of food | The girl eats like a bird and is very slim.
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in ink
What does "in ink" mean? | written or signed with a pen | We were asked to write down our names and addresses in ink.
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