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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draw up (something)
What does draw up (something) mean? | to put something in writing | They were able to draw up the contract while we were waiting.
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draw up (something)
What does draw up (something) mean? | to put something (a contract or a plan) in writing | The lawyers drew up a contract for the new housing development on the government land.
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Some Random Idioms
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a copycat
What does "a copycat" mean? | someone who copies another person`s work or actions | The little boy was accused of being a copycat by the other children.
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turn a blind eye to (someone or something)
What does "turn a blind eye to (someone or something)" mean? | to ignore someone or something troublesome and pretend not to see it | Our teacher usually turns a blind eye to a student who comes to class one or two minutes late.
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hustle
What does "hustle" mean? | make efforts (usually with one's own abilities) to earn money |
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What will be will be
What does "What will be will be" mean? | The expression what will be will be is used to describe the notion that fate will decide the outcome of a course of events, even if action is taken to try to alter it. |
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eat like a horse
What does "eat like a horse" mean? | to eat a lot | My brother eats like a horse.
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penny for one`s thoughts
What does "penny for one`s thoughts" mean? | a request to tell someone what he or she is thinking about | "I will give you a penny for your thoughts," I said to my friend who was looking out of the window.
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Speak volumes
What does "Speak volumes" mean? | If something speaks volumes, it tells us a lot about the real nature of something or someone,even though it may only be a small detail. |
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get away
What does "get away" mean? | to succeed in leaving, to escape | I was able to get away from work early so I went shopping.
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Wrench in the works
What does "Wrench in the works" mean? | If someone puts or throws a wrench, or monkey wrench, in the works, they ruin a plan.
In British English, 'spanner' is used instead of 'wrench'. |
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lose one's lunch
What does "lose one's lunch" mean? | vomit; throw up |
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Time is on my side
What does "Time is on my side" mean? | If time is on your side, you have the luxury of not having to worry about how long something will take. |
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