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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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deep water
What does deep water mean? | serious trouble or difficulty | The boy will be in deep water if he does not tell us where he spent the money.
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deep water
What does deep water mean? | serious trouble or difficulty |
The boy will be in deep water if he does not tell us where he spent the money.
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very well
What does "very well" mean? | agreed, all right | "Very well, if you want me to go I will go with you."
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chalk (something) up to (something)
What does "chalk (something) up to (something)" mean? | to recognize something as the cause of something else |
We were able to chalk our success up to our new boat.
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when the cat's away, the mice will play
What does "when the cat's away, the mice will play" mean? | when you are not watching someone they may get into trouble, when a person with authority is absent then those below him or her can do whatever they want |
When the cat's away, the mice will play and when the teacher left the classroom the students began to play.
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keep one's cool
What does "keep one's cool" mean? | remain relaxed, calm, under control |
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amount to (something)
What does "amount to (something)" mean? | to become successful | The boy will never amount to anything if he does not change his behavior.
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keep books
What does "keep books" mean? | to keep records of money that is gained or spent |
The new sales manager does not know how to keep books and he makes many mistakes.
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keep one's ear to the ground
What does "keep one's ear to the ground" mean? | to continue to listen carefully in the hope of getting advance warning of something | I am keeping my ear to the ground to see what is going to happen with the new owners of this company.
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All square
What does "All square" mean? | If something is all square, nobody has an advantage or is ahead of the others. |
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Babe in arms
What does "Babe in arms" mean? | A babe in arms is a very young child, or a person who is very young to be holding a position. |
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