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 up and go
What does get up and go mean? | energy. | "I'm really tired. I don't have any get up andgo."
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get-up-and-go
What does get-up-and-go mean? | energy, enthusiasm, drive | The man has lots of get-up-and-go and it is difficult to follow him around.
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get-up-and-go
What does get-up-and-go mean? | energy, enthusiasm, drive |
The man has lots of get-up-and-go and it is difficult to follow him around.
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with flying colors
What does "with flying colors" mean? | with great or total success | I was able to pass my final exams with flying colors.
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proof of the pudding is in the eating
What does "proof of the pudding is in the eating" mean? | the real value of something can be judged only by practical experience and not from appearance | The company created a new website that they thought many people would visit but the proof of the pudding is in the eating and nobody liked the website.
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find one's feet
What does "find one's feet" mean? | to become used to a new situation or experience |
My uncle is finally finding his feet in his new job.
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throw (someone) for a loop
What does "throw (someone) for a loop" mean? | to confuse or shock someone | The complaints from my colleague at work threw me for a loop.
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chase rainbows
What does "chase rainbows" mean? | to try to get or achieve something that is difficult or impossible |
My old school friend is always chasing rainbows and he never achieves anything.
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wring (someone's) hand
What does "wring (someone's) hand" mean? | to hold someone's hand tightly when you greet or say good-bye to him of her | The man stood wringing my hand for a long time when I met him.
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face down (someone)
What does "face down (someone)" mean? | to confront someone boldly, to defy someone | We decided to face down our competitors and were able to stay in business.
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wipe out
What does "wipe out" mean? | remove, kill or destroy completely | The city spends a lot of money every year trying to wipe out the rats near the river.
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Can't see the forest for its trees
What does "Can't see the forest for its trees" mean? | If someone can't see the forest for its trees, they are too focused on specific details to see the picture as a whole. |
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Full Monty
What does "Full Monty" mean? | (UK) If something is the Full Monty, it is the real thing, not reduced in any way. |
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rush
What does "rush" mean? | time when sororities and fraternities attempt to find new members, usually in the fall |
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