American Idioms and Expressions

Force Something Down Someone`s Throat 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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Like a bull at a gate
What does "Like a bull at a gate" mean?
If you tackle a job very quickly, without any real thought about what you are doing, you are going at it like a bull at a gate.
all-in-one
What does "all-in-one" mean?
combined, all the necessary features of something in one unitMany DVD players have a recording and playing function all-in-one.
not know enough to come in out of the rain
What does "not know enough to come in out of the rain" mean?
to be very stupidThe woman is not very smart and does not know enough to come in out of the rain.
run-of-the-mill
What does "run-of-the-mill" mean?
ordinary, usualThe restaurant was in a run-of-the-mill building but the food was superb.
rub (someone's) nose in (something)
What does "rub (someone's) nose in (something)" mean?
to remind someone of something that they have done wrong The girl's supervisor always rubs the girl's nose in it when she makes a mistake.

dumb bunny
What does "dumb bunny" mean?
a stupid gullible personHe is a dumb bunny and you never know what he will do next.
bird
What does "bird" mean?
woman; female
allow for (someone or something)
What does "allow for (someone or something)" mean?
to plan to have enough of something, to plan on the possibility of somethingWe must allow for enough time to go to the stadium.
in the black
What does "in the black" mean?
to be successful, to be making money, to be profitableThe new company has been in the black for many years now.
(one's) hair stands on end
What does "(one's) hair stands on end" mean?
become frightened or afraid of somethingMy hair stood on end when I saw the scene after the automobile accident.
hang in (there)
What does "hang in (there)" mean?
persevere, don`t give up"You should hang in there and not quit your job even if you hate the supervisor."

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