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
in denial
What does "in denial" mean?
refusing to believe something that is trueThe man was in denial about the fact that he may lose his job.
lose one's marbles/mind
What does "lose one's marbles/mind" mean?
to go crazy, to go out of one's mindI think that the man next door is beginning to lose his marbles.
go by the book
What does "go by the book" mean?
follow the rules exactlyThe court clerks always go by the book when they are dealing with court matters.
little shit
What does "little shit" mean?
dumb, unimportant person
set one's teeth on edge
What does "set one's teeth on edge" mean?
to be unpleasant and to give one an uncomfortable feelingThe idea that we would have to leave our apartment immediately set my teeth on edge.
business as usual
What does "business as usual" mean?
to continue as usualIt was business as usual for the small stores soon after the fire destroyed the shopping area.
let it all hang out
What does "let it all hang out" mean?
let the truth be known, be open about somethingShe decided to let it all hang out and tell her friend about her problems with her boyfriend.
piece of work
What does "piece of work" mean?
person of unappealing or undesirable character
the right hand does not know what the left hand is doing
What does "the right hand does not know what the left hand is doing" mean?
there is not good communication in an organization so one part of the organization does not know what the other part is doingThe assistant manager knew nothing about what the manager was doing in the company. It seems like the right hand does not know what the left hand is doing.
to the wall
What does "to the wall" mean?
into a place from which there is no escapeThe credit agency pushed the man to the wall and he finally had to declare bankruptcy.
cherry
What does "cherry" mean?
new recruit (in the U.S. Army)
off one`s rocker
What does "off one`s rocker" mean?
to be crazyHe must be off his rocker if he thinks that he can spend much money and not have financial problems.
suck
What does "suck" mean?
be unappealing or undesirableThis song really sucks!

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