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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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hard-nosed
What does hard-nosed mean? | not weak or soft, stubborn - especially in a fight or contest or negotiations | The company had a hard-nosed attitude while bargaining with the union.
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hard-nosed
What does hard-nosed mean? | to be very strict, to be stubborn, to be uncompromising | The negotiatiors were hard-nosed during the talks for a new contract.
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hard-nosed
What does hard-nosed mean? | to be not weak or soft, to be stubborn | The union took a hard-nosed position in the contract negotiations.
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hard-nosed
What does hard-nosed mean? | not weak or soft, stubborn |
The union took a hard-nosed position in the contract negotiations.
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hard-nosed
What does hard-nosed mean? | not weak or soft, stubborn - especially in a fight or contest or negotiations |
The company had a hard-nosed attitude while bargaining with the union.
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hard-nosed
What does hard-nosed mean? | to be very strict, to be stubborn, to be uncompromising |
The negotiatiors were hard-nosed during the talks for a new contract.
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in a little bit
What does "in a little bit" mean? | soon | "I will give you back your dictionary in a little bit."
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at (someone's) service
What does "at (someone's) service" mean? | ready to help someone in any way possible |
A member of the hotel staff was at our service during our visit.
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rush
What does "rush" mean? | time when sororities and fraternities attempt to find new members, usually in the fall |
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throw (something) into the bargain
What does "throw (something) into the bargain" mean? | to include something in a deal | The owner of the store threw some DVD'S into the bargain when I purchased a DVD player.
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get a life
What does "get a life" mean? | make major changes to your life |
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head over heels in love with (someone)
What does "head over heels in love with (someone)" mean? | to be very much in love with someone | The young man is head over heels in love with the girl in his swimming club.
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while away the time
What does "while away the time" mean? | spend or waste time pleasantly | We spent the afternoon whiling away the time by the river.
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hoof it
What does "hoof it" mean? | to walk or run (a hoof is the foot of a horse or sheep or cow etc.) |
I decided to hoof it when I came downtown this morning.
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vim and vigor
What does "vim and vigor" mean? | energy and enthusiasm | Our great aunt is always full of vim and vigor when we see her.
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Shoot yourself in the foot
What does "Shoot yourself in the foot" mean? | If you shoot yourself in the foot, you do something that damages your ambition, career, etc. |
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have one's hands full with (someone or something)
What does "have one's hands full with (someone or something)" mean? | to be busy or occupied with someone or something |
The woman has her hands full with her three children.
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