For All The World Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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. .

for all the world What does for all the world mean?	for anything, for any price	For all the world I do not know what my friend is trying to tell me.
for all the world What does for all the world mean?	for anything, for any price	For all the world, I do not know what my friend is trying to tell me.
	Some Random Idioms
drive up to (someone or something) What does "drive up to (someone or something)" mean?	to approach someone or something	The car drove up to the bank.

come face to face with (someone or something) What does "come face to face with (someone or something)" mean?	to meet someone or something in person, to deal with someone immediately	I was walking through the forest when I came face to face with a black bear.
if I had my druthers What does "if I had my druthers" mean?	if I could do what I wanted/preferred.	"If I had my druthers, I'd stay home from worktoday."
PC What does "PC" mean?	Personal Computer	Personal ComputerThe PC industry has been growing rapidly in recent years.
In the family way What does "In the family way" mean?	If a woman is in the family way, she is pregnant.
DUI What does "DUI" mean?	Driving Under the Influence	Driving Under the InfluenceThe man was sent to jail for several months on a charge of DUI.
cuey What does "cuey" mean?	cucumber

deliver the goods What does "deliver the goods" mean?	to succeed in doing a good job of something	The new manager is not very popular but he is able to deliver the goods.
hold all the aces What does "hold all the aces" mean?	to have all the advantages (the ace is the most valuable card in many card games)	The company held all the aces when it began to negotiate with the small union.
to be onto (someone or something) What does "to be onto (someone or something)" mean?	to have discovered the truth about someone or something	My supervisor in onto the new saleswoman who is taking money from her sales register.
take out What does "take out" mean?	go out with somebody; go on a date with somebody
from near and far What does "from near and far" mean?	from all around	The people came from near and far to see the new stadium.

American Idioms and Expressions

For All The World Idiom