American Idioms and Expressions

In And Out 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 and out
What does in and out mean?		 coming in and going out oftenHe has been in and out all day but I don`t know where he is at the moment.
in and out
What does in and out mean?		 coming in and going out often Our boss has been in and out all day but I do not know where he is at the moment.


Some Random Idioms
on credit
What does "on credit" mean?		 without paying cashWe usually buy most of our furniture on credit.
trump card
What does "trump card" mean?		 something that is kept back to be used to win success if other things do not workThe man's trump card was his knowledge of the sales figures that nobody else knew.
set forth (something)
What does "set forth (something)" mean?		 to explain something exactly or clearlyThe manager carefully set forth the terms of the rental contract.
hyped
What does "hyped" mean?		 exaggerated; promoted inaccurately
defeat a motion
What does "defeat a motion" mean?		 to defeat an idea or proposal in a meeting We easily defeated the motion to change the dates for next week's convention.

short shrift
What does "short shrift" mean?		 rude treatmentThe woman received short shrift from her supervisor when she asked for a holiday.
on one`s toes
What does "on one`s toes" mean?		 alert, ready to actThe speaker kept the audience on their toes by asking many interesting questions.
dope
What does "dope" mean?		gossip; news; information. It's time for the straight dope. No more lies.
Get your teeth into
What does "Get your teeth into" mean?		 If you get your teeth into something, you become involved in or do something that is intellectually challenging or satisfying. ('Dig you teeth into' and 'sink your teeth into' are also used.)
You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours.
What does "You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours." mean?		 if you do me a favor then I will do you a favor "You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours," is a common expression in the construction industry.

Blood Idioms

clear a hurdle
What does "clear a hurdle" mean?		 to overcome an obstacle (from a hurdle in a track and field race) We finally cleared a major hurdle in our effort to get a business license to sell our products.

breath of fresh air
What does "breath of fresh air" mean?		 a fresh and imaginative approach to somethingThe manager's coaching style was a breath of fresh air compared to that of the previous coach.
What's new?
What does "What's new?" mean?		 What have you been doing?"What's new?", I asked my friend after I hadn't seen him for three months.
shitstick
What does "shitstick" mean?		feces in a long, narrow shape
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