American Idioms and Expressions

Happen Upon (someone Or 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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happen upon (someone or something)
What does happen upon (someone or something) mean?		 meet someone or find something unexpectedlyI happened upon a very valuable book when I was cleaning up my grandfather's house.

Some Random Idioms
As good as new
What does "As good as new" mean?		 If something has been used but is still in extremely good condition, it is as good as new.
the particulars of (something)
What does "the particulars of (something)" mean?		 the specific details about somethingI have no knowledge of the particulars of my father's business dealings.
whitewash (something)
What does "whitewash (something)" mean?		 to cover up or gloss over faults or errors or wrongdoing The government was accused of trying to whitewash the scandal about the illegal money.

yellow Idioms



have legs
What does "have legs" mean?		 idiom. able to sustain popularity (said of movies, books, and other media)
get a raw deal
What does "get a raw deal" mean?		 to receive unfair or bad treatmentThe secretary got a raw deal when she was forced to work late everyday.
funny business
What does "funny business" mean?		 illegal activity The truck driver was involved in some funny business that was illegal.

milk (someone) for (something)
What does "milk (someone) for (something)" mean?		 to pressure someone into giving information or moneyThe man was trying to milk the elderly lady for much of her money.
flick
What does "flick" mean?		movie, film. Let's see a flick tonight.
in the same breath
What does "in the same breath" mean?		 almost at the same timeMy friend was complaining about her teacher but in the same breath she said that she wanted to continue with the class.
keep up an act
What does "keep up an act" mean?		 act in a way that is different from one's natural behaviorI think that the woman is trying to keep up an act even though she has almost no money.
trounce
What does "trounce" mean?		 defeat somebody (often in a game or other contest)
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