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
Saigon moment
What does "Saigon moment" mean?		 A Saigon moment is when people realise that something has gone wrong and that they will lose or fail.
ram (something) down (someone`s) throat
What does "ram (something) down (someone`s) throat" mean?		 to force someone to do or agree to something that they do not want or like My friend is always ramming his opinions down our throats.

off campus
What does "off campus" mean?		 to be not on the grounds of a college or universityThe used bookstore was off campus but it was very popular with the university students.
proof of the pudding is in the eating
What does "proof of the pudding is in the eating" mean?		 the real value of something can be judged only by practical experience and not from appearanceThe company created a new website that they thought many people would visit but the proof of the pudding is in the eating and nobody liked the website.
drag
What does "drag" mean?		 inhale or puff on a cigarette
The be all and end all
What does "The be all and end all" mean?		 The phrase 'The be all and end all' means that a something is the final, or ultimate outcome or result of a situation or event.
adjourn a meeting
What does "adjourn a meeting" mean?		 to end a meeting We adjourned the meeting until the next day.

boob
What does "boob" mean?		woman's breast (usually used in the plural). Check out her boobs. They're enormous.
bear the brunt of (something)
What does "bear the brunt of (something)" mean?		 to withstand the worst part or the strongest part of somethingThe small island bore the brunt of the tropical storm.
swan song
What does "swan song" mean?		 a final appearanceHe was a big hit during his swan song at the company last week.
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