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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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holy cow
What does holy cow mean? | used to express strong feelings of astonishment, pleasure or anger | "Holy cow! There are over one hundred people standing in front of our house."
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Holy cow
What does Holy cow mean? | used to express strong feelings of astonishment/pleasure/anger | "Holy cow," the man said when he saw the car that had hit the street lamp.
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Holy cow
What does Holy cow mean? | used to express strong feelings of astonishment or pleasure or anger |
"Holy cow," the man said when he saw the car that hit the street lamp.
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holy cow
What does holy cow mean? | used to express strong feelings of astonishment or pleasure or anger |
"Holy cow! There are over one hundred people standing in front of our house."
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sign (something) over
What does "sign (something) over" mean? | to give something legally to someone by signing one`s name | The man signed over his car to his son on his 21st birthday.
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let the cat out of the bag
What does "let the cat out of the bag" mean? | to tell something that is supposed to be a secret | The teacher let the cat out of the bag when she began talking about the plans for the new school.
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feather in one`s cap
What does "feather in one`s cap" mean? | something to be proud of, an honor | Winning the speech contest was a feather in the boy's cap and the greatest honor that he has ever won.
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play along with (someone or something)
What does "play along with (someone or something)" mean? | to agree to cooperate with someone's plan | I decided to play along with my friend and his crazy plan to buy a horse.
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Double whammy
What does "Double whammy" mean? | A double whammy is when something causes two problems at the same time, or when two setbacks occur at the same time. |
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square meal
What does "square meal" mean? | a good filling meal | I was very busy at work last week and I did not have time for a square meal until Saturday.
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No time for
What does "No time for" mean? | If you have no time for an activity, you have absolutely no desire to spend or waste any time doing it. You can have no time for people, too. |
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goofus
What does "goofus" mean? | dumb, oafish person |
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a horse of a different color
What does "a horse of a different color" mean? | something totally separate and different | We should not be talking about that issue now. It is a horse of a different color.
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dollar for dollar
What does "dollar for dollar" mean? | considering the cost | Dollar for dollar, going to the mountains for a holiday is a good deal.
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stud-muffin
What does "stud-muffin" mean? | very handsome, sexy male |
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