American Idioms and Expressions

Drag 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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drag
What does drag mean?
dull, annoying person
drag
What does drag mean?
puff of a cigarette
drag
What does drag mean?
something boring, dull, unentertaining, or uninteresting
drag
What does drag mean?
women's clothes, when worn by men
drag
What does drag mean?
inhale or puff on a cigarette

Some Random Idioms
let (something) loose
What does "let (something) loose" mean?
set something free, release something being heldThey decided to let the injured bird loose in the park.
the real thing
What does "the real thing" mean?
something that is genuine and not an imitationThe small vase is the real thing and is very valuable.
cut down on (something)
What does "cut down on (something)" mean?
to use less of something Recently, the man has cut down on his smoking in order to become more healthy.

live within one's means
What does "live within one's means" mean?
to spend no more money than one hasI try very hard to live within my means so that I do not have any financial pressure.
hole in one
What does "hole in one" mean?
a golf ball that is hit into the hole with only one shotThe golfer got a hole in one during his first round of golf.
fools rush in where angels fear to tread
What does "fools rush in where angels fear to tread" mean?
inexperienced people with little knowledge often become involved in difficult situations that smarter people would avoid inexperienced people with little knowledge often become involved in difficult situations that smarter people would avoidFools rush in where angels fear to tread and when house prices became very high many people decided to buy a house.
unrequited love
What does "unrequited love" mean?
love that is not returned, one-way love love that is not returned, one-way loveThe woman was in love with the president of her company but from the beginning it was a case of unrequited love.
have one's finger in too many pies
What does "have one's finger in too many pies" mean?
to be involved in too many things (so you cannot do any of them well) Our supervisor has her finger in too many pies and she is not able to do her job well.

rule out (someone or something)
What does "rule out (someone or something)" mean?
to decide against or eliminate someone or somethingThey still have not ruled out using the new player during the tournament.

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