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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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hang in the balance
What does hang in the balance mean? | have two equally possible results, be uncertain | After the opposition party won the election whether or not the new highway will be built hangs in the balance.
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hang in the balance
What does hang in the balance mean? | to have two equally possible results, to be uncertain | The outcome of the election was hanging in the balance after the top candidates had an equal number of votes.
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hang in the balance
What does hang in the balance mean? | be in an undecided state | The future of the criminal was hanging in the balance as he waited for the judge's decision.
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hang in the balance
What does hang in the balance mean? | to be in an undecided state |
The future of the criminal was hanging in the balance as he waited for the judge's decision.
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hang in the balance
What does hang in the balance mean? | to have two equally possible results, to be uncertain |
Building the new school hangs in the balance after the recent election.
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hang in the balance
What does hang in the balance mean? | to have two equally possible results, to be uncertain |
The outcome of the election was hanging in the balance after the top candidates had an equal number of votes.
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dog and pony show
What does "dog and pony show" mean? | a display or demonstration used to gain approval for something |
The politician put on a dog and pony show to make people forget about the scandal.
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get a break
What does "get a break" mean? | to get an opportunity or good deal | I got a break when my friend sold me his car for a cheap price.
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Clutch at straws
What does "Clutch at straws" mean? | If someone is in serious trouble and tries anything to help them, even though their chances of success are probably nil, they are clutching at straws. |
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hard of hearing
What does "hard of hearing" mean? | unable to hear well, partially deaf | My grandfather is hard of hearing.
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motor mouth
What does "motor mouth" mean? | person who speaks quickly and excessively |
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go without saying
What does "go without saying" mean? | to be so easy to understand that it does not have to be mentioned | The man is a hard worker so it goes without saying that his boss is very happy with him.
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take a leak
What does "take a leak" mean? | to urinate | The man stopped at the side of the road to take a leak when he was walking home last night.
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tear down (something)
What does "tear down (something)" mean? | to take something down, to destroy something | The city decided to tear down the building because it was unsafe.
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Head is mince
What does "Head is mince" mean? | (Scot) When someone's thoughts are in a state of abject confusion, especially when facing a severe dilemma, their head is mince. |
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hand (something) to (someone) on a silver platter
What does "hand (something) to (someone) on a silver platter" mean? | give a person something that has not been earned | The man handed a job to his son on a silver platter and he never had to make any effort at all.
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