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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shake hands with (someone)
What does "shake hands with (someone)" mean?
to greet someone by clasping his or her hand and shaking itThe two men shook hands when they met for the first time.
greasy spoon
What does "greasy spoon" mean?
restaurant with poor quality food and hygeine
neuro
What does "neuro" mean?
neorology; neurological service in a hospital. Call neuro. We won't figure this out on our own.
cut up
What does "cut up" mean?
upset; distressed
Up sticks
What does "Up sticks" mean?
(UK) If you up sticks, you leave somewhere, usually permanently and without warning- he upped sticks and went to work abroad.
Bust my chops
What does "Bust my chops" mean?
When someone says that they're not going to bust their chops, it means they are not going to work that hard or make much effort.
upper crust
What does "upper crust" mean?
rich and famous people, the highest class of peopleThe private club was full of what looked like the upper crust of the city.
Jump through hoops
What does "Jump through hoops" mean?
If you are prepared to jump through hoops for someone, you are prepared to make great efforts and sacrifices for them.
put (something) plainly
What does "put (something) plainly" mean?
to state something firmly and explicitlyMy supervisor put his ideas very plainly when we gathered for the monthly meeting.
by the dozen
What does "by the dozen" mean?
twelve at a time We usually buy bottles of water by the dozen.

que pasa
What does "que pasa" mean?
idiom. what's up? how are you? what's going on? (from Spanish)

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