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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Some Random Idioms
roach-coach
What does "roach-coach" mean?
snack truck
hit the jackpot
What does "hit the jackpot" mean?
be very lucky or successfulShe hit the jackpot when she bought a lottery ticket last week.
take five
What does "take five" mean?
to take one brief (about five minutes) rest periodThe city workers stopped to take five after working hard all morning.
lay up (something)
What does "lay up (something)" mean?
collect a supply of something, save something for future use, store somethingWe are planning to lay up some canned fruit for the winter.
put (something) on the table
What does "put (something) on the table" mean?
to make something the topic of discussion We put the issue of the new schedule on the table for discussion.

run around like a chicken with its head cut off
What does "run around like a chicken with its head cut off" mean?
to run around frantically and with no aim or purpose I ran around like a chicken with its head cut off all morning as I prepared for my trip.

play footsie (with someone)
What does "play footsie (with someone)" mean?
to attract someone's attention by touching his or her foot under the table, to flirt with someoneThe couple at the restaurant were playing footsie under the table.
not for all the tea in China
What does "not for all the tea in China" mean?
not for anything I will not for all the tea in China lend my friend more money.

Talk of the town
What does "Talk of the town" mean?
When everybody is talking about particular people and events, they are he talk of the town.
seamy side of life
What does "seamy side of life" mean?
the most unpleasant or roughest aspect of lifeThe policeman learned much about the seamy side of life during his many years on the job.
Barrel of laughs
What does "Barrel of laughs" mean?
If someone's a barrel of laughs, they are always joking and you find them funny.

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