American Idioms and Expressions

First String 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. .

first-string What does first-string mean?	the best group of players on a team	Our team will use their first-string players for the game today.
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beat up (someone) What does "beat up (someone)" mean?	to harm someone by hitting or beating them	The young boys beat up one of the older students.

Oldest trick in the book What does "Oldest trick in the book" mean?	The oldest trick in the book is a well-known way of deceiving someone, though still effective.
go a long way toward (something) What does "go a long way toward (something)" mean?	to be almost enough, to contribute much to something	The money from the government will go a long way toward building a new library.
get sick What does "get sick" mean?	to become ill	I got sick yesterday and did not go to the movie.
circulate the agenda What does "circulate the agenda" mean?	to distribute a list or other information about what will be discussed in a meeting	We circulated the agenda for the meeting last week.
in surgery What does "in surgery" mean?	undergoing or doing surgery	My grandfather was in surgery for several hours this morning.
tickled pink What does "tickled pink" mean?	to be very pleased or delighted by someone or something	"My mother was tickled pink that you visited her when you were in town." red Idioms

Lower than a snake's belly What does "Lower than a snake's belly" mean?	Someone or something that is lower than a snake's belly is of a very low moral standing.
one foot in the grave What does "one foot in the grave" mean?	near death	Her grandmother has one foot in the grave and is not expected to live much longer.
a one-track mind What does "a one-track mind" mean?	thinking about only one thing	He has a one-track mind. All he thinks about is money.
live up to (something) What does "live up to (something)" mean?	act according to something, fulfill expectations	He is trying very hard to live up to his reputation as a smart busnessman.

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