American Idioms and Expressions

Follow (someone's) Lead 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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follow (someone's) lead
What does follow (someone's) lead mean?		 to do as someone else doesEverybody followed my lead and came to work early.

Some Random Idioms
piss off
What does "piss off" mean?		 go away; drop dead (used to reject something or as a retort)
Tighten your belt
What does "Tighten your belt" mean?		 If you have to tighten your belt, you have to economise.
get one's nose out of (someone's) business
What does "get one's nose out of (someone's) business" mean?		 to stop interfering in someone else's businessThe school secretary was told to get her nose out of the teacher's business.
unfamiliar territory
What does "unfamiliar territory" mean?		 an area of knowledge unknown to the speakerTrying to pilot an airplane was unfamiliar territory for the flight attendant.
goose bumps
What does "goose bumps" mean?		 a prickly or bumpy feeling on one's skin because of cold/fear/excitement (like the skin of a goose or chicken)I got goose bumps as I watched the horror movie.
simmer down
What does "simmer down" mean?		 to become calm/quietHe was very angry after the meeting but now he has begun to simmer down.
goose bumps
What does "goose bumps" mean?		 a prickly or bumpy feeling on one's skin because of cold or fear or excitement (like the skin of a goose or a chicken) I got goose bumps as I watched the horror movie.

have (something) going for one
What does "have (something) going for one" mean?		 have ability/talent/good looksShe has a lot going for her and I am sure that she will get the new job.
out-of-pocket expenses
What does "out-of-pocket expenses" mean?		 the actual amount of money that someone spends for somethingMy out-of-pocket expenses for the business trip were very low.
Better half
What does "Better half" mean?		 Your better half is your husband or wife.
Crack a nut with a sledgehammer
What does "Crack a nut with a sledgehammer" mean?		 If you use a sledgehammer to crack a nut, you apply too much force to achieve a result. ('Jackhammer' is also used.)
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