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database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available.
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get a load of (someone or something)
What does get a load of (someone or something) mean? | to take a good look at someone or something | "Get a load of that man over there with the four dogs."
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pay off (something)
What does "pay off (something)" mean? | to pay the final payment for something | I paid off my student loan after one year of work.
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redneck
What does "redneck" mean? | person from a small, rural town and possessing little education or manners |
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deal in (something)
What does "deal in (something)" mean? | to buy and sell something | The man has been dealing in antiques for many years.
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prima facie
What does "prima facie" mean? | "at first view" (from Latin), someting is assumed to be true in the absence of evidence to the contrary | Prima facie it appeared that the man had enough evidence to take legal action against his employer.
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as black as a stack of black cats
What does "as black as a stack of black cats" mean? | very black | The little boy was as black as a stack of black cats after playing outside all day.
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put one's head on the block for (someone or something)
What does "put one's head on the block for (someone or something)" mean? | to take great risks for someone or something | Our supervisor was always willing to put his head on the block for any member of the staff.
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set in
What does "set in" mean? | to begin and probably continue (used for a weather or mental condition) | The rain has set in and it looks like it will not stop for awhile.
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out of shape
What does "out of shape" mean? | to be not in good physical condition | My mother is out of shape and cannot walk for a long distance.
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(not one's) cup of tea
What does "(not one's) cup of tea" mean? | something that one does not enjoy or do well (usually used in the negative) | Going to art galleries is not my cup of tea so I think that I will stay home this evening.
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have a good head on one's shoulders
What does "have a good head on one's shoulders" mean? | to be sensible and intelligent | The supermarket manager has a good head on his shoulders and he should be able to solve the problem.
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angel lust
What does "angel lust" mean? | death erection; male cadaver with an erection |
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beans
What does "beans" mean? | nothing. | You don't know beans about this
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eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth
What does "eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth" mean? | a crime or injury should be paid back equally | The athlete believed in an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth and he attacked the player who had hurt him during the previous game.
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