American Idioms and Expressions

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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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In a tight spot
What does "In a tight spot" mean?
If you're in a tight spot, you're in a difficult situation.
tuck into (something)
What does "tuck into (something)" mean?
to eat something with energy and enjoymentWe tucked into our dinner as soon as we sat down at the table.
If the cap fits, wear it
What does "If the cap fits, wear it" mean?
This idiom means that if the description is correct, then it is describing the truth, often when someone is being criticised. ('If the shoe fits, wear it' is an alternative)
fly off the handle
What does "fly off the handle" mean?
to become angry My friend flew off the handle when he saw the bill for the meal.

look into (something)
What does "look into (something)" mean?
investigate or check somethingThey have been looking into the cause of the accident for many months.
behind schedule
What does "behind schedule" mean?
to fail to do something by the time on the scheduleThe trains were behind schedule because of the accident early in the morning.
Walk in the park
What does "Walk in the park" mean?
An undertaking that is easy is a walk in the park. The opposite is also true - "no walk in the park".
stoned
What does "stoned" mean?
drunk; intoxicated
come to mind
What does "come to mind" mean?
to enter into one's consciousness (used for an idea)It came to mind last night that I had only two more weeks to work before my holiday.
bugger
What does "bugger" mean?
cause serious trouble or harm to somebody
OK
What does "OK" mean?
(3) in satisfactory condition; well.A: "You look awfully pale. Are you OK?"B: "Actually, I'm not. I have a terrible headache. "
mega
What does "mega" mean?
big; large; substantial

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