American Idioms and Expressions

Every Inch A (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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every inch a (something)
What does every inch a (something) mean?		 completely, in every wayJack was every inch a sailor and loved to go out on the ocean with his boat.

Some Random Idioms
carried away
What does "carried away" mean?		 to lose one's control or judgement due to strong feelingsI got carried away and yelled at my friend for losing my textbook.
full-fledged
What does "full-fledged" mean?		 complete, having everything that is needed to be something My cousin became a full-fledged accountant last year.

upper hand
What does "upper hand" mean?		 controlling power, advantageThe union members have the upper hand in their negotiations with the company.
make a check out (to someone)
What does "make a check out (to someone)" mean?		 write a check to give to someone with their name on itI made a check out to the animal hospital after they cared for our dog.
forty winks
What does "forty winks" mean?		 a short nap, a short sleep I grabbed forty winks when I got home from work.

hang on to (something)
What does "hang on to (something)" mean?		 hold tightly, keep firmly"Please hang on to your hats or the strong wind will blow them off."
Cat fur and kitty britches
What does "Cat fur and kitty britches" mean?		 When I used to ask my grandma what was for dinner, she would say 'cat fur and kitty britches'. This was her Ozark way of telling me that I would get what she cooked. (Ozark is a region in the center of the United States)
in a New York minute
What does "in a New York minute" mean?		 idiom. right away; immediately; in a heartbeat. Would you sleep with him? In a New York minute.
Know your place
What does "Know your place" mean?		 A person who knows their place doesn't try to impose themselves on others.
face up to (something)
What does "face up to (something)" mean?		 to accept something that is not easy to acceptMy friend must face up to the fact that he will never have enough money to buy a car.
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