American Idioms and Expressions

Do With Someone Or Something 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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do with (someone or something)
What does do with (someone or something) mean?
to be acquainted or involved or associated with someone or something "I do not know what that incident was to do with."


Some Random Idioms
carry the ball
What does "carry the ball" mean?
be in charge (from carry the ball in American football) be in charge (from carry the ball in American football)The director decided to let his assistant carry the ball on the assignment for the new sale's contract.
I hereby give notice of my intention
What does "I hereby give notice of my intention" mean?
Hereby is used sometimes in formal, official declarations and statements to give greater force to the speaker' or the writer's affirmation. People will say it sometimes to emphasise their sincerity and correctness.
bearded clam
What does "bearded clam" mean?
female genitals
sit bolt upright
What does "sit bolt upright" mean?
to sit up straightI sat bolt upright when I heard the news about my cousin.
not enough room to swing a cat
What does "not enough room to swing a cat" mean?
not very much space There was not enough room to swing a cat in the small apartment.

fly off the handle
What does "fly off the handle" mean?
to become angry My friend flew off the handle when he saw the bill for the meal.

mope
What does "mope" mean?
act sadly and slowly
shithead
What does "shithead" mean?
dumb, rude person (usually said of men)
Beamer
What does "Beamer" mean?
BMW automobile

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