American Idioms and Expressions

Dig (something) Out 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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dig (something) out
What does dig (something) out mean?		 to locate somethingI dug out last year's income tax forms to look at.

Some Random Idioms
call a spade a spade
What does "call a spade a spade" mean?		 to describe something as it really is, to speak plainly I decided to call a spade a spade and tell our supervisor what I think is wrong with our workplace.

make an example of (someone)
What does "make an example of (someone)" mean?		 make a public issue out of someone's bad behaviorThe teacher punished the student severely in order to make an example of him for the other students.
(to be) half the battle
What does "(to be) half the battle" mean?		 to be a large part of the work Writing the letters will be half the battle. We can finish the rest of the work next week.
wired
What does "wired" mean?		 connected electronically using cable(s) or radio connections
grunt
What does "grunt" mean?		infantryman; now also used to mean a government reject unfit for normal training.
CEO
What does "CEO" mean?		 Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive OfficerMy uncle was the CEO of a large computer company.
as black as the ace of spades
What does "as black as the ace of spades" mean?		 very black The horse in the parade was as black as the ace of spades.

gray matter
What does "gray matter" mean?		 brains, intelligenceI wish that my friend would use his gray matter more effectively when he is making his crazy plans.
Count sheep
What does "Count sheep" mean?		 If people cannot sleep, they are advised to count sheep mentally.
quick buck
What does "quick buck" mean?		 some money earned quickly and easilyThe small company is only interested in making a quick buck and is not interested in product quality.

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