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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grass is always greener on the other side (of the fence)
What does grass is always greener on the other side (of the fence) mean? | a place or situation that is far away or different seems better than one's present situation |
The man believes that the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence and he always wants to change jobs.
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grass is always greener on the other side (of the fence)
What does grass is always greener on the other side (of the fence) mean? | a place or situation that is far away or different seems better than one's present situation |
My cousin is always changing jobs because she thinks that the grass is always greener on the other side.
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Some Random Idioms
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run it down
What does "run it down" mean? | tell exactly what happened |
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have the upper hand (on someone)
What does "have the upper hand (on someone)" mean? | to have a position that is superior or more advantageous than someone else |
My friend had the upper hand in our argument.
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At the top of the list
What does "At the top of the list" mean? | If something is at the top of the list, it is of highest priority, most important, most urgent, or the next in one's line of attention. |
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PR
What does "PR" mean? | Public Relations | Public RelationsWith good PR the politician was able to easily gain the support of many people.
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Turn something on its head
What does "Turn something on its head" mean? | If you turn something on its head, you turn it upside down or reverse it. |
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Wood for the trees
What does "Wood for the trees" mean? | (UK) If someone can't see the wood for the trees, they get so caught up in small details that they fail to understand the bigger picture. |
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cut class
What does "cut class" mean? | to not go to class | I cut class last week and went to a movie.
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hot item
What does "hot item" mean? | romantically involved couple |
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up for grabs
What does "up for grabs" mean? | in the mood for; willing to |
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go stag
What does "go stag" mean? | to go to an event by oneself (without a date - usually used for men) | I decided to go stag to the wedding.
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When it rains, it pours
What does "When it rains, it pours" mean? | This idiom means that when things go wrong, a lot of things go wrong at the same time. |
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scratch
What does "scratch" mean? | eliminate; cancel; delete |
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prey on/upon (something)
What does "prey on/upon (something)" mean? | to catch something for food, to kill and eat something | Cats usually prey on mice and small birds for food.
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bimbo
What does "bimbo" mean? | sexually loose or promiscuous woman |
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