American Idioms and Expressions

Have The Feel Of (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 the feel of (something)
What does have the feel of (something) mean?
have learned how something feels, be accustomed to somethingAs soon as I had the feel of the airplane, the instructor let me fly it.

Some Random Idioms
cut/pare (something) to the bone
What does "cut/pare (something) to the bone" mean?
cut down severely (on something)The company had no money so all of the extra expenses were cut to the bone.
two heads are better than one
What does "two heads are better than one" mean?
two people working together can achieve better results than one person working aloneTwo heads are better than one when you are trying to solve a difficult problem.
keep one`s shirt on
What does "keep one`s shirt on" mean?
to keep from losing one`s temper or getting excited, to be calm/patient"Keep your shirt on. You shouldn`t get so excited about such a small problem."
far and wide
What does "far and wide" mean?
everywhere, in all directionsWe looked far and wide for the book but could not find it.
Twinkie
What does "Twinkie" mean?
Asian person who adopts the lifestyle, attitudes, and such of White people
stone's throw away from (something)
What does "stone's throw away from (something)" mean?
to be very close to somethingThe new vegetable store is a stone's throw away from the large supermarket.
eat crow
What does "eat crow" mean?
to admit that you are mistaken or defeatedOur boss was forced to eat crow when he discovered that what he had said was totally wrong.
Bring on board
What does "Bring on board" mean?
To make people embrace the ideas intended by the leader or agree to join a team or project is to bring them on board.
pray to the porcelain god
What does "pray to the porcelain god" mean?
vomit; throw up
ream out
What does "ream out" mean?
scold or berate somebody
get mixed up
What does "get mixed up" mean?
to become confused"I`m sorry but I got mixed up with the dates. That`s why I came today."

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