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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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head over heels
What does head over heels mean? | upside down, head first | He fell head over heels when his bicycle hit the wall.
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head over heels
What does head over heels mean? | upside down, head first | The little boy fell head over heels down the steep hill.
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head over heels
What does head over heels mean? | upside down, head first |
The little boy fell head over heels down the steep hill.
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head over heels
What does head over heels mean? | upside down, head first |
The boy fell head over heels when his bicycle hit the wall.
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get a head start (on someone or something)
What does "get a head start (on someone or something)" mean? | to start earlier than someone or something, to start earlier than usual | We tried to get a head start on our holiday.
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Streets ahead
What does "Streets ahead" mean? | If people are streets ahead of their rivals, they are a long way in front. |
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get made
What does "get made" mean? | be identified as; be caught as. | He got made as a cop and was killed.
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burn a hole in one`s pocket
What does "burn a hole in one`s pocket" mean? | to stimulate someone to spend money quickly |
I got paid today and the money is burning a hole in my pocket.
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to the eye
What does "to the eye" mean? | as it is seen, apparently | To the eye the hotel looked very nice but when we entered it was not very good at all.
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have butterflies in one`s stomach
What does "have butterflies in one`s stomach" mean? | to have a feeling of fear or anxiety in one's stomach |
I had butterflies in my stomach when I received the award.
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bore the pants off (someone)
What does "bore the pants off (someone)" mean? | to frighten someone very badly |
The new teacher bored the pants off the students.
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Take the floor
What does "Take the floor" mean? | Start talking or giving a speech to a group |
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slam dunk
What does "slam dunk" mean? | forcing a basketball into the basket from above |
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Heavy-handed
What does "Heavy-handed" mean? | If someone is heavy-handed, they are insensitive and use excessive force or authority when dealing with a problem. |
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eat crow
What does "eat crow" mean? | to admit that one is mistaken or defeated | Our boss was forced to eat crow when the figures that he presented at the meeting were wrong.
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Gilded cage
What does "Gilded cage" mean? | If someone is in a gilded cage, they are trapped and have restricted or no freedom, but have very comfortable surroundings- many famous people live in luxury but cannot walk out of their house alone. |
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