American Idioms and Expressions

Flush With (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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flush with (something)
What does flush with (something) mean?
to be even with somethingThe two pieces of wood were flush with each other so we glued them together.
flush with (something)
What does flush with (something) mean?
to have lots of somethingWe were flush with cash so we decided to go on a nice holiday.

Some Random Idioms
eye of the storm
What does "eye of the storm" mean?
at the center of a storm/controversyThe company scandal is stressful for everybody and at the moment we are right in the eye of the storm.
No time to lose
What does "No time to lose" mean?
If there's no time to lose, then it's time to get started otherwise it won't be finished on time.
bull in a china shop
What does "bull in a china shop" mean?
someone who is clumsy and upsets other people or plansOur boss was like a bull in a china shop when I saw him at the meeting last week.
pitch in
What does "pitch in" mean?
to give help or money for somethingMy friends pitched in and helped me finish the job quickly.
(as) old as the hills
What does "(as) old as the hills" mean?
to be very oldThe building next to the library is as old as the hills.
have one`s heart set on (something)
What does "have one`s heart set on (something)" mean?
to want something very muchThe little boy has his heart set on getting a dog for his birthday.
have (someone) over
What does "have (someone) over" mean?
invite someone to your houseWe plan to have my parents over when we settle into our new house.
AOB
What does "AOB" mean?
Any Other Business - used in meetings etc. Any Other Business - used in meetings etc.The organizer of the meeting wrote AOB at the bottom of the meeting information sheet.
Meat and drink
What does "Meat and drink" mean?
If something is meat and drink to you, you enjoy it and are naturally good at it, though many find it difficult.
stop short of (doing something)
What does "stop short of (doing something)" mean?
to not go as far as doing somethingWe stopped short of asking the secretary to leave although she continued to make mistakes with her work.
boggle one's mind
What does "boggle one's mind" mean?
to confuse someone, to overwhelm someone, to be hard to imagineIt boggles my mind to think how quickly the Internet has changed people's lives.

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