Go To The Mat Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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. .

go to the mat What does go to the mat mean?	argue strongly on behalf of someone or something	argue strongly on behalf of someone or somethingThe coach would always go to the mat for his players when they were having problems.
	Some Random Idioms
on the nose What does "on the nose" mean?	in exactly the right place/amount, at exactly the right time	I arrived at 3:00 on the nose.

like looking for a needle in a haystack What does "like looking for a needle in a haystack" mean?	engaged in a hopeless search	Looking for my house keys at the beach was like looking for a needle in a haystack.
throw (someone) for a loss What does "throw (someone) for a loss" mean?	to cause someone to be uncertain or confused	The question threw me for a loss and there was no way that I could reply.
as soon as What does "as soon as" mean?	just after something, when	I phoned my friend as soon as I finished dinner.
bet one's bottom dollar What does "bet one's bottom dollar" mean?	to be very certain about something	I would bet my bottom dollar that my friend will be late for the movie.
Monday morning quarterback What does "Monday morning quarterback" mean?	advice given after the fact, with the benefit of hindsight and otherwise not useful

Before the ink is dry What does "Before the ink is dry" mean?	If people make an agreement or contract and then the situation changes very quickly, it changes before the ink is dry.
Call on the carpet What does "Call on the carpet" mean?	If you are called on the carpet, you are summoned for a reprimand by superiors or others in power.
make up What does "make up" mean?	when two people forgive each other after an argument or begin to see each other again after ending a relationship	when two people forgive each other after an argument or begin to see each other again after ending a relationshipThe couple had a big fight at the restaurant but they quickly made up and things quickly got back to normal.
take it or leave it What does "take it or leave it" mean?	to accept something or forget it	The customer was told to take it or leave it when he began to complain about the product.

American Idioms and Expressions

Go To The Mat Idiom