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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go with the flow
What does go with the flow mean? | take things as they come. | "There's no need to worry. Everything will be OK ifyou just go with the flow."
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go with the flow
What does go with the flow mean? | to proceed in an easy manner with what others are doing | I usually go with the flow and never disagree with my friends.
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go with the flow
What does go with the flow mean? | to proceed in an easy manner to do what others are doing |
I usually go with the flow and never disagree with my friends.
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one's goose is cooked
What does "one's goose is cooked" mean? | one has been discovered to have done something wrong and he or she is now in trouble,
one is finished, one's chances for something are ruined |
My goose is cooked. Soon my friend will discover that I lost her bicycle.
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a tough break
What does "a tough break" mean? | an unlucky event, a misfortune | The musician received a tough break when he became sick immediately before the music contest.
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No ifs or buts
What does "No ifs or buts" mean? | Ifs and Buts is a term used to describe the reasons people give for not wanting to do something. To show that you don't wish to accept any excuses, you can tell somebody that you wish to hear no ifs or buts Here IF & BUT have become nouns |
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pure and simple
What does "pure and simple" mean? | absolutely, without further complication | It was pure and simple. I did not want to go away for the weekend.
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have a physical (examination)
What does "have a physical (examination)" mean? | to get a medical check-up | Our company sent all the employees to have a physical last week.
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NIFOC
What does "NIFOC" mean? | nude in front of computer |
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You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours.
What does "You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours." mean? | if you do me a favor then I will do you a favor |
"You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours," is a common expression in the construction industry.
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rack up
What does "rack up" mean? | earn; obtain; acquire |
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hot air
What does "hot air" mean? | nonsense, exaggerated talk | He is full of hot air and you can`t trust what he says.
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A hitch in your giddy-up
What does "A hitch in your giddy-up" mean? | If you have a hitch in your giddy-up, you're not feeling well. ('A hitch in your gittie-up' is also used.) |
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a new deal
What does "a new deal" mean? | a complete change, a fresh start, another chance | The player was given a new deal by the team although the previous year he had not played well.
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