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database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available.
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in a bad mood
What does in a bad mood mean? | sad, depressed | I was in a bad mood after I wrote the university exam.
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make oneself heard
What does "make oneself heard" mean? | speak loudly so you will be heard above the noise | I had to speak loudly in order to make myself heard while the loud music was playing.
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break a leg
What does "break a leg" mean? | good luck; hope all goes well (from theatrical slang, where "good luck" is a jinx) |
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nuts
What does "nuts" mean? | no way; that can't be right; that's wrong. | Nuts! That can't be right.
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take heart
What does "take heart" mean? | to be encouraged, to feel brave and want to try something | I took heart from my previous failure and decided to try again.
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class-A’s
What does "class-A’s" mean? | class-A dress uniform |
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one of those days
What does "one of those days" mean? | a bad day where many things go wrong | It was one of those days and from early morning things went wrong.
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With friends like that, who needs enemies?
What does "With friends like that, who needs enemies?" mean? | This expression is used when people behave badly or treat someone badly that they are supposed to be friends with. |
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so mad that one could scream
What does "so mad that one could scream" mean? | very mad | I was so mad that I could scream when the travel agent made a mistake with my airline ticket.
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tool around
What does "tool around" mean? | cruise or drive around in a car |
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mince (one's) words
What does "mince (one's) words" mean? | make one's statement weaker by choosing weak or polite words | I tried not to mince my words when I went to ask my neighbor to keep quiet.
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on the dot
What does "on the dot" mean? | to be right on time | He always arrives for his meetings on the dot.
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step-by-step
What does "step-by-step" mean? | gradually | My grandfather has made a great effort and step-by-step he has learned how to use a computer.
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