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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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end of one`s rope
What does end of one`s rope mean? | the last of one`s ability or ideas about how to do something | I am at the end of my rope regarding what to do about my job.
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deal in (something)
What does "deal in (something)" mean? | to buy and sell something | The man has been dealing in antiques for many years.
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sell out
What does "sell out" mean? | to sell all of a product | Every year our company is able to sell out most of our summer goods.
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bring (something) to (someone's) attention
What does "bring (something) to (someone's) attention" mean? | to make someone aware of something | There was a mistake in the textbook which the student brought to the teacher's attention.
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telly
What does "telly" mean? | television; TV. | Let's see what's on the telly tonight.
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make mincemeat out of (someone)
What does "make mincemeat out of (someone)" mean? | beat someone up | The boxer made mincemeat out of his opponent during the boxing match.
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have one`s feet on the ground
What does "have one`s feet on the ground" mean? | be practical or sensible | The new sales manager really has his feet on the ground.
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look down on (someone or something)
What does "look down on (someone or something)" mean? | regard someone or something with contempt or a feeling of superiority | My cousin looks down on the activities and life of most small towns.
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in short
What does "in short" mean? | stated briefly | "In short, I have just explained how we are going to do the next project."
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Get my drift
What does "Get my drift" mean? | If you get someone's drift, you understand what they are trying to say.
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On the fiddle
What does "On the fiddle" mean? | (UK) Someone who is stealing money from work is on the fiddle, especially if they are doing it by fraud. |
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keep an eye on
What does "keep an eye on" mean? | check something regularly. | "You're busy, so you'll need to keep an eye onthe time. Remember that we have to leave at 4:30."
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in concert (with someone)
What does "in concert (with someone)" mean? | with the aide of someone | We made the presentation in concert with members of another company.
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dismiss/reject (something) out of hand
What does "dismiss/reject (something) out of hand" mean? | to immediately decide not to accept an idea/argument/plan without thinking about it | The company dismissed the union's offer to settle the dispute out of hand.
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dodgy
What does "dodgy" mean? | unreliable or poor (quality) |
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