American Idioms and Expressions

Dollar For Dollar 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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dollar for dollar
What does dollar for dollar mean?
considering the costDollar for dollar, going to the mountains for a holiday is a good deal.
dollar for dollar
What does dollar for dollar mean?
considering the costDollar for dollar the new hotel is the best bargain in this city for tourists.
dollar for dollar
What does dollar for dollar mean?
considering the cost Dollar for dollar, going to the resort for a holiday is a good deal.

dollar for dollar
What does dollar for dollar mean?
considering the cost Dollar for dollar the new hotel is the best bargain in this city for tourists.

dollar for dollar
What does dollar for dollar mean?
considering the cost Dollar for dollar the new hotel is the best bargain in this city for tourists.


Some Random Idioms
And all that jazz
What does "And all that jazz" mean?
This idiom means that everything related or similar is included.
In the hot seat
What does "In the hot seat" mean?
If someone's in the hot seat, they are the target for a lot of unwelcome criticism and examination.
make a point of (doing/saying something)
What does "make a point of (doing/saying something)" mean?
do or say something with a definite intentHe always makes a point of visiting his aunt when he is in town.
Don't wash your dirty laundry in public
What does "Don't wash your dirty laundry in public" mean?
(UK) People, especially couples, who argue in front of others or involve others in their personal problems and crises, are said to be washing their dirty laundry in public; making public things that are best left private. (In American English, 'don't air your dirty laundry in public' is used.)
Perish the thought
What does "Perish the thought" mean?
Perish the thought is an expression meaning that you really hope something will not happen.
buzz
What does "buzz" mean?
a telephone call. I'll give you a buzz later. What's your cell number?
Spoil the ship for a ha'pworth of tar
What does "Spoil the ship for a ha'pworth of tar" mean?
(UK) If someone spoils the ship for a ha'pworth (halfpenny's worth) of tar, they spoil something completely by trying to make a small economy.
feel on top of the world
What does "feel on top of the world" mean?
to feel very healthyI have been feeling on top of the world since I quit my job.

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