American Idioms and Expressions

Flip 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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flip
What does flip mean?		 go crazy; go nuts

Some Random Idioms
get through (a course or set of material)
What does "get through (a course or set of material)" mean?		 finish (a course or set of material)The boy was a very good student and quickly got through every course that he started.
all in (someone's) mind
What does "all in (someone's) mind" mean?		 to imagine a situation or problem that does not actually existThe problem that my aunt has with her neighbor is all in her mind. It does not exist.
no joke
What does "no joke" mean?		 a serious matterThe mistake with the meeting time was no joke. It caused many of us very serious problems.
In your element
What does "In your element" mean?		 If you are in your element, you feel happy and relaxed because you are doing something that you like doing and are good at. "You should have seen her when they asked her to sing; she was in her element."
get cold feet
What does "get cold feet" mean?		 to become afraid and hesitant about something at the last minute The student got cold feet and cancelled his plans to go to China.

Been in the wars
What does "Been in the wars" mean?		(UK) If someone has been in the wars, they have been hurt or look as if they have been in a struggle.
keep one`s fingers crossed
What does "keep one`s fingers crossed" mean?		 wish for good results in something one is doing"Please keep your fingers crossed that I will pass my exam."
Someone's made his/her own bed; now let him/her lie in it.
What does "Someone's made his/her own bed; now let him/her lie in it." mean?		 Someone has caused
his/her own problems; he/she will have to solve them himself/herself. 		A: Jim upset everyone when he got angry at themeeting. Can we do anything to make the situation better?
stew in one`s own juice
What does "stew in one`s own juice" mean?		 to suffer from something that one has caused to happen to himself or herselfThe man is stewing in his own juice after he got into trouble for being late.
weekend warrior
What does "weekend warrior" mean?		Army Reserve or National Guard members
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