American Idioms and Expressions

Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining 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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every cloud has a silver lining
What does every cloud has a silver lining mean?		 there is something good in every bad thingEvery cloud has a silver lining and although I lost my job other good things have happened.
every cloud has a silver lining
What does every cloud has a silver lining mean?		 there is always something good in every problem or bad eventAlthough the fire destroyed the small business, every cloud has a silver lining and the business owners were able to build a new building which was better than the original one.
every cloud has a silver lining
What does every cloud has a silver lining mean?		 there is something good in every bad thing Every cloud has a silver lining and although I lost my job other good things have happened.


Some Random Idioms
ruin of (someone or something)
What does "ruin of (someone or something)" mean?		 the cause of someone's destruction/failureI think that the poor business skills of my uncle will be the ruin of him.
Don't stand there with curlers in your hair
What does "Don't stand there with curlers in your hair" mean?		 This means 'don't keep me waiting'. It's said to someone who is taking too long to get moving.
thin-skinned
What does "thin-skinned" mean?		 easily upset or hurt, very sensitive My friend is thin-skinned and is always upset about something that someone says to her.

Stomach Idioms



gulp for air
What does "gulp for air" mean?		 to desperately try to get air or a breathThe man began gulping for air after he fell into the lake.
hold one`s horses
What does "hold one`s horses" mean?		 to wait, to be patient "Hold your horses for a moment while I make a phone call."

carry a lot of weight with (someone or something)
What does "carry a lot of weight with (someone or something)" mean?		 to be very influential with someone or a group of peopleThe man's education and experience carry a lot of weight in the university.
have a change of heart
What does "have a change of heart" mean?		 to change the way one feels/thinks about somethingI had a change of heart and I decided to go to the movie with my friend.
have a card up one's sleeve
What does "have a card up one's sleeve" mean?		 to have a reserve plan or a secret advantageThe man had a card up his sleeve when he went to the bank to ask for more money for his business.

holy shit
What does "holy shit" mean?		 a strong expression of surprise, fear, or disbelief. Holy shit! I don't believe it.
shlep
What does "shlep" mean?		 carry or haul something or somebody from place to place
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