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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in a word
What does in a word mean? | briefly, to sum up | In a word, the problem with the car is that it needs a new motor.
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in a word
What does in a word mean? | briefly, to sum up |
In a word, the problem with the car is that it needs a new motor.
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too big for one`s boots/breeches
What does "too big for one`s boots/breeches" mean? | to think that you are more important than you really are |
Our manager is too big for his breeches and needs someone to make him realize that he is not so important.
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rant and rave about (someone or something)
What does "rant and rave about (someone or something)" mean? | to shout angrily and wildly about someone or something | The man was ranting and raving about the bad service at the restaurant.
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deal with (something)
What does "deal with (something)" mean? | to be concerned with something, to take action about something |
We will deal with the boxes tomorrow.
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New kid on the block
What does "New kid on the block" mean? | A new kid on the block is a person who has recently joined a company, organisation, team, etc, and does not know how things work yet. |
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have an out
What does "have an out" mean? | have an excuse | The teacher asked me to do my presentation tomorrow but I have an out and don't have to do it. I will go to the doctor tomorrow
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green
What does "green" mean? | inexperienced. | "I don't think you can depend on Jack to do that jobby himself. He's too green."
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railroad tracks
What does "railroad tracks" mean? | braces on the teeth (particularly metal ones with wires connecting them) |
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rake (something) off
What does "rake (something) off" mean? | to take money from something illegally | The sales clerk was accused of raking money off of the daily cash sales.
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eat (someone) out of house and home
What does "eat (someone) out of house and home" mean? | to eat a lot of food in someone's house | The young boy is eating his parents out of house and home.
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a low blow
What does "a low blow" mean? | a big disappointment. | A: "Fred seems depressed. Is he OK?" B: "He's OK, but not good. It was a low blow for him to belaid off from his job."
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