American Idioms and Expressions

Down To The Last Detail 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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down to the last detail
What does down to the last detail mean?
considering all of the detailsWe fixed up everything on the boat, right down to the last detail.
down to the last detail
What does down to the last detail mean?
considering all of the details We fixed up everything on the boat, down to the last detail.


Some Random Idioms
power of attorney
What does "power of attorney" mean?
a legal document granting authority for one person to act as another's representativeThe woman was given power of attorney over her mother's business.
slug
What does "slug" mean?
bullet; firearm ammunition
Head is in the clouds
What does "Head is in the clouds" mean?
If a person has their head in the clouds, they have unrealistic, impractical ideas.
full of beans
What does "full of beans" mean?
to be in high spirits, to be energetic My aunt is full of beans today. She must be excited about something.

make eyes at (someone)
What does "make eyes at (someone)" mean?
to try to attract someone, to flirt with someoneThe woman in the restaurant is always making eyes at the customers.
caught unaware
What does "caught unaware" mean?
to be surprised and unprepared for somethingEverybody was caught unaware by the sudden change in government policy.
stone's throw away from (something)
What does "stone's throw away from (something)" mean?
to be very close to somethingThe new vegetable store is a stone's throw away from the large supermarket.
stack the cards/deck for or against (someone or something)
What does "stack the cards/deck for or against (someone or something)" mean?
to arrange things unfairly for or against someone or somethingThe company is stacking the cards against some people by demanding more and more qualifications for the job.
as easy as duck soup
What does "as easy as duck soup" mean?
very easyIt was as easy as duck soup to find the book that I wanted in the library.
in love
What does "in love" mean?
liking/loving someone very muchHe has been in love with his girlfriend ever since he met her in high school.
when it comes right down to it
What does "when it comes right down to it" mean?
when one really thinks about somethingWhen it comes right down to it, I don't think that you should quit your job.
get one`s dander up
What does "get one`s dander up" mean?
to become angry You should not talk to the supervisor early in the morning or you may get his dander up.

divide and conquer
What does "divide and conquer" mean?
to split an opposing side into two groups so that you can win against themThe government was trying to divide and conquer the opposition parties.

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