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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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down for the count
What does down for the count mean? | to be finished for now | The boxer was down for the count but everybody expected him to get up and fight again.
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down for the count
What does down for the count mean? | to be finished for now |
The boxer was down for the count but everybody expected him to stand up and fight again.
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down for the count
What does down for the count mean? | defeated, unconscious (in boxing a boxer who is on the ground
must get up before the count of ten or he will lose the boxing match) |
The political candidate was down for the count when no major figures supported him.
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Some Random Idioms
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two of a kind
What does "two of a kind" mean? | people or things that are of the same type or are similar in character/attitude etc. | The boys are two of a kind and they love to spend time together.
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keep quiet
What does "keep quiet" mean? | remain silent | "Could you please keep quiet and listen to the instructions."
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face value
What does "face value" mean? | the truth of something on the surface |
The woman is a very nice person but you must take what she says at face value.
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at odds (with someone)
What does "at odds (with someone)" mean? | to be in disagreement with someone | The man has been at odds with his boss over his new sales territory.
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fine state of affairs
What does "fine state of affairs" mean? | an unpleasant situation | The mess in the bathroom was a fine state of affairs and I had to deal with it quickly.
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in great demand
What does "in great demand" mean? | wanted by many people | The young pianist is in great demand by symphony orchestras around the world.
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double back
What does "double back" mean? | to turn back from where you are going or where you have been |
We decided to double back from the arena and return home.
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out of sight, out of mind
What does "out of sight, out of mind" mean? | something that is no longer visible will be easily forgotten | The little boy was out of sight and out of mind until his mother discovered that he had emptied all of the shampoo containers into the toilet.
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Watering hole
What does "Watering hole" mean? | (UK) A watering hole is a pub. |
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Always a bridesmaid, never a bride
What does "Always a bridesmaid, never a bride" mean? | If someone is always a bridesmaid, never a bride, they never manage to fulfill their ambition- they get close, but never manage the recognition, etc, they crave. |
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sporting chance
What does "sporting chance" mean? | a reasonably good chance | The man does not have a sporting chance of winning any money in the lottery.
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as fit as a fiddle
What does "as fit as a fiddle" mean? | to be healthy and physically fit |
My grandfather is ninety years old but he is as fit as a fiddle.
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