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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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fine print
What does fine print mean? | the part of a document that you cannot easily notice because of the small size of the print but which often contains very important information |
I read the fine print on the contract before I signed it.
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fine print
What does fine print mean? | the part of a document or contract that may contain important information but is not easily noticed because the print is small |
It is a good idea to read the fine print before you buy something.
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Word of the law
What does "Word of the law" mean? | The word of the law means that the law is interpreted in an absolutely literal way which goes against the ideas that the lawmakers had wished to implement. |
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hit the hay
What does "hit the hay" mean? | go to bed | I decided to hit the hay early last night because I was very tired.
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With child
What does "With child" mean? | (UK) If a woman's with child, she's pregnant. |
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no skin off one`s nose
What does "no skin off one`s nose" mean? | to be of no concern/trouble/interest to someone | It is no skin off my nose whether or not she comes to the party.
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split up
What does "split up" mean? | to separate | They seemed like a nice couple but they suddenly decided to split up last month.
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go to bat for (someone)
What does "go to bat for (someone)" mean? | to support or help someone | I plan to go to bat for my friend if he has a problem at work.
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when the cat's away, the mice will play
What does "when the cat's away, the mice will play" mean? | when you are not watching someone they may get into trouble, when a person with authority is absent then those below him or her can do whatever they want |
When the cat's away, the mice will play and when the teacher left the classroom the students began to play.
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easy come, easy go
What does "easy come, easy go" mean? | something that you get easily can be lost easily | My cousin does not care if he loses his job or not. For him everything is easy come, easy go.
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Day in the sun
What does "Day in the sun" mean? | If you have your day in the sun, you get attention and are appreciated. |
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play hardball (with someone)
What does "play hardball (with someone)" mean? | to act strong and aggressive with someone | The union played hardball during the contract talks.
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Gunboat diplomacy
What does "Gunboat diplomacy" mean? | If a nation conducts its diplomatic relations by threatening military action to get what it wants, it is using gunboat diplomacy. |
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