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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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eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth
What does eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth mean? | a system of punishment where you punish someone in a similar way that they hurt you | Some people call for an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth when they hear of a terrible crime.
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eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth
What does eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth mean? | a system of punishment where you punish someone in the same way that they hurt you | The citizens wanted an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth when they learned about the child's murder.
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eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth
What does eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth mean? | a crime or injury should be paid back equally | The athlete believed in an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth and he attacked the player who had hurt him during the previous game.
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eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth
What does eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth mean? | a system of punishment where you punish someone in a similar way to how they hurt you |
Some people call for an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth when they learn of a terrible crime.
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eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth
What does eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth mean? | a system of punishment where you punish someone in the same way that they hurt you |
The citizens wanted an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth when they learned about the child's murder.
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Some Random Idioms
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flip one`s lid
What does "flip one`s lid" mean? | to become very excited, to lose one`s temper |
My father flipped his lid when I told him about the large telephone bill.
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out-of-pocket expenses
What does "out-of-pocket expenses" mean? | the actual money that one spends for business or personal use | My out-of-pocket expenses for my recent business trip were very low.
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My dogs are barking
What does "My dogs are barking" mean? | When someone says this, they mean that their feet are hurting. |
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scam
What does "scam" mean? | deception; swindle; con; v. deceive; steal; con somebody out of |
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set one's sights on (something)
What does "set one's sights on (something)" mean? | to select something as one's goal | The local politician has set his sights on being elected to a higher office.
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take (something) up with (someone)
What does "take (something) up with (someone)" mean? | to raise and discuss a matter with someone | Our supervisor plans to take the issue of overtime up with the senior managers.
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a case of mistaken identity
What does "a case of mistaken identity" mean? | an incorrect identification of someone |
It was a case of mistaken identity when the police arrested the wrong person.
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mark up (something)
What does "mark up (something)" mean? | mess something up with marks | The child marked up the new table that her parents had just bought.
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tell time
What does "tell time" mean? | to report the correct time, to be able to read time from a clock or watch | The child is only now learning to tell time.
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