American Idioms and Expressions

Fiddle Around Idiom

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fiddle around
What does fiddle around mean?		 to tinker with something, to do something in an unplanned wayI tried fiddling around with the computer printer but it still would not work.
fiddle around
What does fiddle around mean?		 to tinker with something, to do something in an unplanned way I tried fiddling around with the computer printer but it still will not work.


Some Random Idioms
pen is mightier than the sword
What does "pen is mightier than the sword" mean?		 writing and ideas are more powerful than the use of forceThe general believed that the pen is mightier than the sword and he tried to use words rather than force to overcome his enemies.
puppy love
What does "puppy love" mean?		feeling of affection or romantic attraction among pre-adolescents
champ/chomp at the bit
What does "champ/chomp at the bit" mean?		 to be ready and anxious to do something (a bit is put into a horse's mouth for control of the horse)Everyone was chomping at the bit to get started on their holiday.
take a bow
What does "take a bow" mean?		 to bow and receive credit for a good performanceThe violinist stopped to take a bow before she went backstage with the orchestra.
wine and dine (someone)
What does "wine and dine (someone)" mean?		 to treat someone to an expensive meal, to entertain someone in a lavish manner My uncle often has to wine and dine his important business clients.

eating Idioms



on a first-name basis (with someone)
What does "on a first-name basis (with someone)" mean?		 to be good friends with someoneI am not on a first-name basis with my neighbor.
number one
What does "number one" mean?		 oneself, one`s own interestsHe is always looking out for number one and will never do anything for other people.
face-off
What does "face-off" mean?		confrontation (from sports)
have a blowout
What does "have a blowout" mean?		 have a big wild party or saleThe university students had a big blowout on their graduation day.
a cat nap
What does "a cat nap" mean?		 a short sleep taken during the dayI had a cat nap in the afternoon so that I would feel refreshed in the evening.
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