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database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available.
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enter one's mind
What does enter one's mind mean? | to come into one's consciousness (an idea) | It never entered my mind to make a reservation at the restaurant.
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B&B
What does "B&B" mean? | Bed and Breakfast - a small inn or hotel that serves
breakfast | Bed and Breakfast - a small inn or hotel that serves breakfastMy sister wants to open a small B&B when she quits her job.
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turn the other cheek
What does "turn the other cheek" mean? | to let someone do something to you and not try to get revenge or become angry | The man decided to turn the other cheek when someone tried to start a fight with him in the restaurant.
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come by (something)
What does "come by (something)" mean? | to get/obtain/acquire something | My aunt came by a lot of money recently and is now enjoying her life.
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on/upon (someone`s) head
What does "on/upon (someone`s) head" mean? | on one's own self | The little boy brought the anger of his parent's upon his head.
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serve notice on (someone)
What does "serve notice on (someone)" mean? | deliver a legal announcement or document to someone | The company served notice on the union that they would be closing their factory next year.
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one and the same
What does "one and the same" mean? | the very same person or thing | It is one and the same if we finish the job today or continue until tomorrow.
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stack the cards/deck for or against (someone or something)
What does "stack the cards/deck for or against (someone or something)" mean? | to arrange things unfairly for or against someone or something | The company is stacking the cards against some people by demanding more and more qualifications for the job.
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off the top of one`s head
What does "off the top of one`s head" mean? | without thinking about something very much | I was unable to remember the name of the restaurant off the top of my head.
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not bat an eye
What does "not bat an eye" mean? | to not show any signs of being nervous even when something shocking or bad happens | The policeman did not bat an eye when the criminal began to reach for his knife.
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out of stock
What does "out of stock" mean? | not available for immediate sale | The toys are out of stock and we will have to wait several weeks before we get them.
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flip one's wig
What does "flip one's wig" mean? | go crazy; go nuts |
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pussy-wipped
What does "pussy-wipped" mean? | under the control of a woman; manipulated by a woman (said of men) |
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