American Idioms and Expressions

Equal To (something) Idiom

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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equal to (something)
What does equal to (something) mean?
to be able to deal with somethingThe apartment manager was more than equal to the task of managing the building.

Some Random Idioms
see the color of (someone's) money
What does "see the color of (someone's) money" mean?
to make sure that someone has enough money for somethingI will not give the man the product until I see the color of his money.
have egg on one`s face
What does "have egg on one`s face " mean?
to be embarrassed (because of an obvious error)The man has egg on his face now that he has admitted that he was wrong about his boss.
Angry as a bear
What does "Angry as a bear" mean?
If someone is as angry as a bear, they are very angry.('Angry as a bear with a sore foot' is also used.)
slice of the action
What does "slice of the action" mean?
a share in the activity or the profits of something The government wanted a slice of the action from the new businesses.

birds of a feather flock together
What does "birds of a feather flock together" mean?
people who are similar often become friends or spend time togetherThe four boys were similar in every way and a good example that birds of a feather flock together.
as busy as a beaver
What does "as busy as a beaver" mean?
very busy I have been as busy as a beaver all morning.

go ahead with (something)
What does "go ahead with (something)" mean?
to begin to do something, to continue with something"Let`s go ahead and start now. We can`t wait any longer."
dumb-ass
What does "dumb-ass" mean?
dumb, idiotic person

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