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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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get a checkup
What does "get a checkup" mean? | to receive a physical examination from a doctor |
I go to the doctor every year to get a checkup.
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Smooth as a baby's bottom
What does "Smooth as a baby's bottom" mean? | If something is smooth as a baby's bottom, it has a regular, flat surface. |
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blood is thicker than water
What does "blood is thicker than water" mean? | family members are closer to one another than to others | Blood is thicker than water and people usually support and help their family in times of trouble.
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break
What does "break" mean? | opportunity; change. | What a lucky break, I get to go to Thailand.
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have one`s feet on the ground
What does "have one`s feet on the ground" mean? | be practical or sensible | The new sales manager really has his feet on the ground.
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get out of a jam
What does "get out of a jam" mean? | to get free from a problem or bad situation |
I got out of a jam this morning when my coworker came to help me finish the job.
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in the wrong
What does "in the wrong" mean? | on the illegal or wrong side of an issue, guilty | The man was in the wrong and was easily found guilty by the court.
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with all the fixings
What does "with all the fixings" mean? | all the extra things that come with some meals | We ordered the meal with all the fixings.
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feel fit
What does "feel fit" mean? | to feel well and healthy |
I feel fit so I plan to go for a long walk this weekend.
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Sunday best
What does "Sunday best" mean? | fancy, elegant clothing |
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lowlife
What does "lowlife" mean? | unappealing, unreliable, cruel person |
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Twenty-four seven
What does "Twenty-four seven" mean? | Twenty-four seven or 24/7 means all the time, coming from 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. |
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