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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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for a song
What does for a song mean? | for very little money, very cheaply | I was able to buy my new car for a song.
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for a song
What does for a song mean? | at a low price, cheaply | We bought the car for a song and will use it on our holidays.
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for a song
What does for a song mean? | for very little money, very cheaply |
I was able to buy my new car for a song.
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for a song
What does for a song mean? | at a low price, cheaply |
We bought the car for a song and will use it on our holidays.
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Some Random Idioms
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If Mohammed won't come to the mountain, the mountain must come to Mohammed
What does "If Mohammed won't come to the mountain, the mountain must come to Mohammed" mean? | If something cannot or will not happen the easy way, then sometimes it must be done the hard way. |
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dead end
What does "dead end" mean? | the end of a road, an impasse |
The negotiations between the players and the owners have reached a dead end.
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out of bounds
What does "out of bounds" mean? | to be outside the boundaries of a playing area | The ball went out of bounds and the boys had to go over the fence to get it.
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look like something the cat dragged in
What does "look like something the cat dragged in" mean? | look very shabby or worn | My friend looked like something the cat dragged in when he arrived home from work last night.
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feed one's face
What does "feed one's face" mean? | to eat |
I stopped at a small restaurant after the game to feed my face.
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sharp
What does "sharp" mean? | smart; clever; bright |
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zip
What does "zip" mean? | nothing; nothing at all | After the poker game, I was left with zip.
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VP
What does "VP" mean? | Vice-President | Vice-PresidentAfter serving faithfully as vice-president for many years my father was appointed to the position of company president.
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meat and potatoes
What does "meat and potatoes" mean? | basic simple and good food, simple tastes |
The man is a meat-and-potatoes person who enjoys the simple pleasures of life.
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get back to (something)
What does "get back to (something)" mean? | to return to something | I needed a rest before I could get back to my work.
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