American Idioms and Expressions

Familiar With (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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familiar with (someone or something)
What does familiar with (someone or something) mean?
to have knowledge of someone or somethingMy friend is familiar with the streets in the city and can drive there easily.

Some Random Idioms
thick-skinned
What does "thick-skinned" mean?
insensitive, not easily upset or hurt You must be thick-skinned if you decide to get involved in politics.

play the devil's advocate
What does "play the devil's advocate" mean?
to argue against something even if you may agree with itI was playing the devil's advocate when I asked my friend some questions about his plan to change jobs.
time to cruise
What does "time to cruise" mean?
idiom. time to depart, leave, or go
wonk
What does "wonk" mean?
serious, dedicated student
once in a blue moon
What does "once in a blue moon" mean?
very rarely We only go out for Italian food once in a blue moon although we enjoy it very much.

horse's ass
What does "horse's ass" mean?
obnoxious, dumb person
count (someone) out
What does "count (someone) out" mean?
to exclude someone from something"Please count me out of your plans to go skiing for the weekend."
horse trade
What does "horse trade" mean?
to bargain in a hard and skillful wayWe had to do some horse trading but finally we reached a deal to buy the new house.
give notice
What does "give notice" mean?
inform an employer, employee, landlord or tenant that a contractual agreement will endThe woman gave notice that she will leave her job next month.

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