American Idioms and Expressions

In Addition To (something) 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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in addition to (something)
What does in addition to (something) mean?		 additionally, furtherIn addition to a degree in history my friend also has a degree in economics.

Some Random Idioms
return the compliment
What does "return the compliment" mean?		 to pay a compliment to someone who has paid you a complimentI returned the compliment to my colleague who began to praise my work.
live off the fat of the land
What does "live off the fat of the land" mean?		 to grow one's own food, to live on the resources of the land The family lives off the fat of the land on their small farm.

fucking
What does "fucking" mean?		 used to emphasize or stress the importance of the following words; very, extremely (intonation indicates if good or bad is meant). You're fucking nuts; I can't believe this fucking weather.
put one's hands on (something)
What does "put one's hands on (something)" mean?		 to locate and acquire something I have not been able to put my hands on a good cookbook yet.

Golden rule
What does "Golden rule" mean?		 The golden rule is the most essential or fundamental rule associated with something. Originally, it was not a general reference to an all purpose first rule applicable to many groups or protocols, but referred to a verse in the Bible about treating people they way you would want them to treat you, which was considered the First Rule of behavior towards all by all.
Lower than a snake's belly in a wagon rut
What does "Lower than a snake's belly in a wagon rut" mean?		 If someone or something is lower than a snake's belly in a wagon rut, they are of low moral standing because a snake's belly is low and if the snake is in a wagon rut, it is really low.
drop in one's tracks
What does "drop in one's tracks" mean?		 to collapse from exhaustion The runner dropped in his tracks during the race.

tool
What does "tool" mean?		person who is easily exploited
flex one's muscles
What does "flex one's muscles" mean?		 to do something that shows that you have power and intend to use it The new president of our company was flexing his muscles when he threatened to close one of the factories.

move in on (someone or something)
What does "move in on (someone or something)" mean?		 try to take over something that belongs to anotherHe was angry because the other salesman was moving in on his sales territory.
do with (something)
What does "do with (something)" mean?		 to benefit from (something)I have been working hard all day so now I could do with a cold drink.
on par with (someone or something)
What does "on par with (someone or something)" mean?		 to be equal to someone or somethingThe new French restaurant is on par with the best restaurants in Paris.
Belt and suspenders
What does "Belt and suspenders" mean?		 Someone who wears belt and suspenders is very cautious and takes no risks.
ramble on about (someone or something)
What does "ramble on about (someone or something)" mean?		 to talk aimlessly and endlessly about someone or somethingMy friend spent the entire evening rambling on about his problems at work.
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