American Idioms and Expressions

Fall For (someone Or 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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fall for (someone or something)
What does fall for (someone or something) mean?		 to begin to like or love someone or somethingThe man fell for the woman at the bank but was afraid to ask her for a date.

Some Random Idioms
Scattered to the four winds
What does "Scattered to the four winds" mean?		 If something's scattered to the four winds, it goes out in all directions.
whole new ball game
What does "whole new ball game" mean?		 a new set of circumstances (from a new game of baseball) a new set of circumstances (from a new game of baseball)The election had become a whole new ball game when the main candidate quit because of a scandal.
toss a salad
What does "toss a salad" mean?		 to mix a salad with the dressing I quickly tossed a salad and we ate dinner.

drink Idioms



in the hole
What does "in the hole" mean?		 in debt, lose moneyAlthough he is always working he always seems to be in the hole.
a leg man
What does "a leg man" mean?		 someone who performs messenger services, an errand boyHe was working as a leg man for the motion picture company.
come in handy
What does "come in handy" mean?		 to be useful or convenientI think that the small hammer will come in handy to fix the desk.
commercial law
What does "commercial law" mean?		 the area of law that governs commerce/trade/merchandisingThe lawyer has specialized in commercial law since he first became a lawyer.
hit the books
What does "hit the books" mean?		study."I wish I could go to the movies, but I've got tohit the books."
have (someone's) ear
What does "have (someone's) ear" mean?		to be able to get someone to listen to you (usually someone who has the power or ability to help you)Our supervisor has the company president's ear and he is able to talk to him anytime.
break camp
What does "break camp" mean?		 to close down a campsite and move We decided to break camp and begin on our journey.

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