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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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eat and run
What does eat and run mean? | to eat a meal quickly and then leave | We had to eat and run in order to arrive at the soccer field early.
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eat and run
What does eat and run mean? | to eat a meal and then quickly leave | I had to eat and run in order to be on time for my evening class.
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eat and run
What does eat and run mean? | to eat a meal quickly and then leave |
We had to eat and run in order to arrive at the soccer field early.
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eat and run
What does eat and run mean? | to eat a meal and then quickly leave |
I had to eat and run in order to be on time for my evening class.
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Some Random Idioms
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a snap
What does "a snap" mean? | something that's very easy to do. | A: "Is your job difficult?"B: "No, actually it's a snap. In fact, it's so easy that it'sa little bit boring."
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Head is mince
What does "Head is mince" mean? | (Scot) When someone's thoughts are in a state of abject confusion, especially when facing a severe dilemma, their head is mince. |
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slip one's mind
What does "slip one's mind" mean? | to forget something | It slipped my mind that I need to phone my dentist soon.
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fifty-fifty
What does "fifty-fifty" mean? | equally, evenly |
We divided the cost of the trip fifty-fifty.
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calm down
What does "calm down" mean? | to relax |
The woman calmed down after the accident.
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crater
What does "crater" mean? | scar from acne |
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get with it
What does "get with it" mean? | make one's ideas and actions current. | Come on, get with it. You're so behind the times.
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make good on (something)
What does "make good on (something)" mean? | fulfill a promise, make something come true. repay a debt | Our boss made good on his promise to give everyone a raise in the new year.
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steamed
What does "steamed" mean? | angry; upset, frustrated |
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have had its day
What does "have had its day" mean? | be no longer useful or successful | My suitcase has had its day and I must buy a new one.
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On the hoof
What does "On the hoof" mean? | If you decide something on the hoof, you do it without planning, responding to events as they happen. |
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stop-and-go
What does "stop-and-go" mean? | stopping and continuing repeatedly | The traffic is always stop-and-go during the morning rush hour.
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