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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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drum (something) into (someone's) head
What does drum (something) into (someone's) head mean? | to make someone learn something by force | The teacher worked hard to drum the formulas into the heads of the students.
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drum (something) into (someone's) head
What does drum (something) into (someone's) head mean? | to keep telling someone something until they cannot forget it | The teacher worked hard to drum the mathematics material into the heads of the students.
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Some Random Idioms
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PR
What does "PR" mean? | Public Relations | Public RelationsWith good PR the politician was able to easily gain the support of many people.
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cut class
What does "cut class" mean? | to not go to class | I cut class last week and went to a movie.
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out of bounds
What does "out of bounds" mean? | to be outside the boundaries of a playing area | The ball went out of bounds and the boys had to go over the fence to get it.
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wisecrack
What does "wisecrack" mean? | sarcastic or witty remark | She made a funny wisecrack during the speech which caused the audience to start laughing.
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ugly duckling
What does "ugly duckling" mean? | an ugly or plain child (who grows up to be pretty) | The girl was an ugly duckling when she was a child but now she is quite beautiful.
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cut class
What does "cut class" mean? | to not go to class | I cut class last week and went to a movie.
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play hooky
What does "play hooky" mean? | not go to school when you should | The boys played hooky and went to the video game center for the afternoon.
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Curry favour
What does "Curry favour" mean? | If people try to curry favour, they try to get people to support them.
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