American Idioms and Expressions

Have On (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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have on (something)
What does have on (something) mean?
be wearing something"What did she have on when you last saw her?"

Some Random Idioms
take to the woods
What does "take to the woods" mean?
to run away and hideThe man decided to take to the woods rather than wait to talk to his angry wife.
Sunday driver
What does "Sunday driver" mean?
automobile driver who goes slowly and carefully. I hate being stuck behind Sunday drivers.
Don't upset the applecart
What does "Don't upset the applecart" mean?
If you are advised not to upset the applecart, you are being told not to disturb the way things are done because it might ruin things.
Tighten your belt
What does "Tighten your belt" mean?
If you have to tighten your belt, you have to economise.
Get on your soapbox
What does "Get on your soapbox" mean?
If someone on their soapbox, they hold forth (talk a lot) about a subject they feel strongly about.
ragjob
What does "ragjob" mean?
convertible (car)
get under (someone`s) skin
What does "get under (someone`s) skin" mean?
to bother or upset someoneThe woman always gets under my skin although I do not really know why.

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