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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gain ground
What does gain ground mean? | to go forward, to make progress | The toy company is gaining ground in their effort to sell more products.
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gain ground
What does gain ground mean? | to go forward, to make progress | Our company is gaining ground in its attempt to be the best in the industry.
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gain ground
What does gain ground mean? | to go forward, to make progress |
Our company is gaining ground in its attempt to be the best in the industry.
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gain ground
What does gain ground mean? | to go forward, to make progress |
The toy company is gaining ground in their effort to sell more products.
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Some Random Idioms
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get a break
What does "get a break" mean? | to get an opportunity or good deal |
We were able to get a break on the price of the paint and we saved much money.
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crack a book
What does "crack a book" mean? | study; open a textbook to study |
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york
What does "york" mean? | throw up; vomit |
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Show your true colors
What does "Show your true colors" mean? | To reveal your true intentions, personality, or
behaviors. | Everyone is on best behavior on the first date, but soon enough you will show your true colors.
Color(s) has numerous meanings. An early use of the word is flag, pennant, or badge. Early warships often carried flags from many nations on board in order to elude or deceive the enemy. The rules of civilized warfare called for all ships to hoist their true national ensigns before firing a shot.
Someone who finally "shows his true colors" is acting like a warship which hails another ship flying one flag, but then hoisted their own when they got in firing range. |
different strokes for different folks
What does "different strokes for different folks" mean? | everyone has different interests and tastes | The man loves to read all night and sleep all day. It is definitely different strokes for different folks.
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Fence sitter
What does "Fence sitter" mean? | Someone that try to support both side of an argument without committing to either is a fence sitter. |
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to the letter
What does "to the letter" mean? | exactly, precisely | The police officer always follows the law to the letter.
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draw fire
What does "draw fire" mean? | to be a target, to attract or provoke shooting |
The soldiers drew fire when they entered the small village.
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get one's second wind
What does "get one's second wind" mean? | to get a second burst of energy (usually after being tired) |
I tried to get my second wind in order to continue my hike up the mountain.
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on credit
What does "on credit" mean? | to be purchased by using credit | I purchased the stereo on credit.
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from cradle to grave
What does "from cradle to grave" mean? | from birth to death | The government looks after its citizens with good medical care from cradle to grave.
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