American Idioms and Expressions

Done With (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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done with (something)
What does done with (something) mean?
to be finished using somethingI was done with the computer so I let my sister use it.

Some Random Idioms
frigid
What does "frigid" mean?
sexually disinterested; not into sexual activity. She's so frigid, she won't even kiss me.
in a word
What does "in a word " mean?
briefly, to sum upIn a word, the problem with the car is that it needs a new motor.
catch (someone`s) eye
What does "catch (someone`s) eye" mean?
to attract someone`s attention I tried to catch my friend`s eye at the movie theater but he did not see me.

turn one`s nose up at (someone or something) or turn up one's nose at (someone or something)
What does "turn one`s nose up at (someone or something) or turn up one's nose at (someone or something)" mean?
to reject someone or something, to express scorn for someone or something My sister turned up her nose at the chance to go to nursing school.

Put the kybosh on
What does "Put the kybosh on" mean?
To put an end to something.
Preaching to the choir
What does "Preaching to the choir" mean?
If someone preaches to the choir, they talking about a subject or issue with which their audience already agrees. ('Preaching to the converted' is an alternative form.)

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