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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rough time
What does "rough time" mean?		difficult experience; hard time
dipstick
What does "dipstick" mean?		jerk; twit; oaf
chew the fat
What does "chew the fat" mean?		 to chatThe two men were chewing the fat in front of the house.
TB
What does "TB" mean?		 Tuberculosis TuberculosisFor various reasons the number of TB cases has been increasing around the world recently.
homes
What does "homes" mean?		neighbor; companion
flea in (someone`s) ear
What does "flea in (someone`s) ear" mean?		 an idea or answer that is not welcomeI put a flea in our supervisor's ear when I told him about the computer problems.
get hold of (someone)
What does "get hold of (someone)" mean?		 to find a person so that you can speak with him or herI tried to get hold of my brother last week but he was out of town.
An old flame
What does "An old flame" mean?		 An old flame is a person that somebody has had an emotional, usually passionate, relationship with, who is still looked on fondly and with affection.
burst out
What does "burst out" mean?		 to leave quickly, to depart quickly The girl became angry and burst out of the room.

Sharpen your pencil
What does "Sharpen your pencil" mean?		 If someone says this when negotiating, they want the other person to make a better offer, a lower price.
on occasion
What does "on occasion" mean?		 occasionallyWe go to my favorite restaurant on occasion.
stab (someone) in the back
What does "stab (someone) in the back" mean?		 to betray someone My friend stabbed me in the back although I helped him get a job.

pumped
What does "pumped" mean?		 thrilled; excited; stimulated; eager
throw one's hands up in horror
What does "throw one's hands up in horror" mean?		 to be shocked, to raise one's hands in fright The girl threw her hands up in horror when she saw the injured dog.

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