American Idioms and Expressions

Get Back To (something) 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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get back to (something)
What does get back to (something) mean?
to return to somethingI needed a rest before I could get back to my work.

Some Random Idioms
hammer out (an agreement or a deal)
What does "hammer out (an agreement or a deal)" mean?
to negotiate a deal or agreement by discussion and debateThe negotiations lasted all night but finally we were able to hammer out an agreement.
a number of (things or people)
What does "a number of (things or people)" mean?
some things, some peopleA number of people complained about the food in the restaurant.
street
What does "street" mean?
Wall Street (note that this is often capitalized)
cap and gown
What does "cap and gown" mean?
the special cap called a mortarboard and the robe that is worn during academic ceremonies such as graduationAll of the students wore a cap and gown to the graduation ceremony.
first of all
What does "first of all" mean?
the very first thingFirst of all we prepared the garden before we planted the seeds.
cast doubt on (someone or something)
What does "cast doubt on (someone or something)" mean?
to cause someone or something to be doubted The evidence presented at the trial cast doubt on the woman's testimony.

feel the pinch
What does "feel the pinch" mean?
to have problems caused by having too little moneyThe family is beginning to feel the pinch since the husband lost his job.
drowning in (something)
What does "drowning in (something)" mean?
to be submerged in something, to be overwhelmed with something The man is drowning in debt and has no money.
I am drowning in work this week.

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