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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 rid of (something)
What does get rid of (something) mean? | to give or throw something away, to sell or destroy something, to make a cold or fever disappear |
I bought a new television set so now I want to get rid of my old one.
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cut some slack
What does "cut some slack" mean? |
idiom. grant somebody time or space to accomplish something; leave somebody alone. | Cut me some slack. I've had a long, hard day.
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out of thin air
What does "out of thin air" mean? | out of nothing, from nowhere | The deer seemed to jump out of thin air and onto the road.
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give credence to (someone or something)
What does "give credence to (someone or something)" mean? | to believe someone or something, to credit someone or something | We did not want to give credence to the man's statement so we did not respond to it.
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Run the show
What does "Run the show" mean? | If someone runs the show, they like to be in control and make all the decisions. |
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Meat and drink
What does "Meat and drink" mean? | If something is meat and drink to you, you enjoy it and are naturally good at it, though many find it difficult. |
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put one's mind to (something)
What does "put one's mind to (something)" mean? | to give one's complete attention to something | I put my mind to making the party as successful as possible.
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earful
What does "earful" mean? | large quantity of gossip |
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In droves
What does "In droves" mean? | When things happen in droves, a lot happen at the same time or very quickly. |
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regardless of (something)
What does "regardless of (something)" mean? | without considering something, at any rate | Regardless of the weather we are going to go fishing tomorrow morning.
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people who live in glass houses should not throw stones
What does "people who live in glass houses should not throw stones" mean? | do not complain about other people if you yourself are not perfect | "You should not criticize other people. Remember, people who live in glass houses should not throw stones."
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tell the truth and shame the devil
What does "tell the truth and shame the devil" mean? | it is better to tell the truth even though there may be good reasons not to | The woman had information about the illegal activities at her company. She was hesitant to become involved but she felt that it was better to tell the truth and shame the devil than to remain silent.
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