American Idioms and Expressions

Hopped Up 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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hopped up
What does hopped up mean?
under the influence of drugs

Some Random Idioms
Kick the ballistics
What does "Kick the ballistics" mean?
It means you realise the intensity of a situation. For example, there is too much unemployment now, so the prime minister must kick the ballistics and change his policy.
account for (something)
What does "account for (something)" mean?
to provide an answer/explanation for something The bad weather accounts for the fact that only a few people came to the meeting.

no problem
What does "no problem" mean?
idiom. no worries or concerns; everything is fine
bet on the wrong horse
What does "bet on the wrong horse" mean?
to misjudge a coming event, to misread the futureI think that he bet on the wrong horse by investing all of his money into the new stock.
call shotgun
What does "call shotgun" mean?
claim the seat next to the driver in a car
play ball with (someone)
What does "play ball with (someone)" mean?
to cooperate with someone, to join in an effort with others"If you play ball with the new manager things should go well for you."
in a pig`s eye
What does "in a pig`s eye" mean?
unlikely, not so, neverIn a pig`s eye will my friend be able to save enough money to go to Mexico for the winter.
cop a plea
What does "cop a plea" mean?
to plead guilty to a crime or decide not to fight against a charge in order to try and receive a light punishment, to plea bargain (usually done in a negotiation between the defendant and his or her The man copped a plea and went to hear what the judge would decide regarding his case.

have (something) stuck in one's craw
What does "have (something) stuck in one's craw" mean?
have something irritate or displease someoneThe man's complaint stuck in my craw for several weeks before I forgot it.
Stroll down memory lane
What does "Stroll down memory lane" mean?
If you take a stroll down memory lane, you talk about the past or revisit places that were important to you in the past. (You can also 'take a trip down memory lane'.)

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