American Idioms and Expressions

Hand In (something) Idiom

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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hand in (something)
What does hand in (something) mean?
give something to someone, hand something to someoneI went to the company early to hand in my job application.

Some Random Idioms
fiddle while Rome burns
What does "fiddle while Rome burns" mean?
to do nothing while a disaster is happening The economy is becoming worse while the government does nothing. They want to fiddle while Rome burns.

risk one's neck to (do something)
What does "risk one's neck to (do something)" mean?
to risk physical harm in order to do somethingI risked my neck in order to rescue the cat that was on the roof.
MP
What does "MP" mean?
Member of Parliament - used in the United Kingdom and Canada etc. Member of Parliament - used in the United Kingdom and Canada etc.There were several MPs at the restaurant where we had dinner.
drive (someone) up a wall
What does "drive (someone) up a wall" mean?
to irritate or annoy someone greatlyMy neighbor's constant complaining is driving me up a wall.
small/fine print
What does "small/fine print" mean?
the part of a document that you cannot easily notice because of the small size of the print but which often contains very important informationI always read the small print before I sign a sales contract.
At the end of your tether
What does "At the end of your tether" mean?
(UK) If you are at the end of your tether, you are at the limit of your patience or endurance.
rub (someone) the wrong way
What does "rub (someone) the wrong way" mean?
to irritate others with something that one says or doesThe woman's rude behavior always rubs me the wrong way.
keep at (something)
What does "keep at (something) " mean?
persist with somethingHe has decided to keep at his studies and I am sure that he will succeed.
as cool as a cucumber
What does "as cool as a cucumber" mean?
to be calm, to be not nervous or anxious The man is as cool as a cucumber and never worries about anything.

grub
What does "grub" mean?
messy, dirty person. He's a total grub, never bathes or washes his clothes.
feel blue
What does "feel blue" mean?
feel sad and depressed."I'm feeling blue because I haven't had anymail except bills for a long, long time."

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