In A Word Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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. .

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.
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.
	Some Random Idioms
go for the jugular What does "go for the jugular" mean?	attack someone in a way that you know will harm them most (the jugular is a large vein in the neck)	As soon as the political candidate was having problems the other candidates decided to go for the jugular and attack.

from way back What does "from way back" mean?	since a long time ago, for a long time	I know my friend from way back. In fact, we went to elementary school together.
for that matter What does "for that matter" mean?	about something, with regard to something	"I do not want to go shopping with you and for that matter I do not want to go anywhere with you."
make it up to (someone) What does "make it up to (someone)" mean?	do something for someone to compensate for an unfulfilled promise or debt	I can`t help you tonight but I will make it up to you later.
Weather a storm What does "Weather a storm" mean?	If you weather a storm, you get through a crisis or hard times.
grub What does "grub" mean?	food.	What does someone have to do in this diner to get some grub?
Bridge the gap What does "Bridge the gap" mean?	If you bridge the gap, you make a connection where there is a great difference.

PTO What does "PTO" mean?	Please Turn Over - written on a piece of paper to tell someone to look at the other side	Please Turn Over - written on a piece of paper to tell someone to look at the other sideI wrote PTO on the last page of my essay to make sure that the professor would look at the last page.
play one's trump card What does "play one's trump card" mean?	to use one's most powerful or effective strategy or device	I played my trump card when I told my boss that I would quit if I did not get an increase in salary.
have one's head in the clouds What does "have one's head in the clouds" mean?	be unaware of what is going on	The boy has his head in the clouds and doesn't think about what is going on around him.
get out of (someone's) face What does "get out of (someone's) face" mean?	to go away or leave someone	I wish that my friend would get out of my face.
def What does "def" mean?	cool; nice; excellent
chisel (someone) out of (something) What does "chisel (someone) out of (something)" mean?	to cheat someone to get money or something	The criminal tried to chisel the small business owner out of much money.

American Idioms and Expressions

In A Word Idiom