American Idioms and Expressions

In Between 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 between
What does in between mean?
located in the middle of two things/statesMy friend is in between jobs at the moment.
in between
What does in between mean?
located in the middle of two things or states My friend is in between jobs at the moment.


Some Random Idioms
jump the gun
What does "jump the gun" mean?
start before you shouldHe jumped the gun and started selling the tickets before he should have.
High as a kite
What does "High as a kite" mean?
If someone's as high as a kite, it means they have had too much to drink or are under the influence of drugs.
Chase your tail
What does "Chase your tail" mean?
If you are chasing your tail, you are very busy but not being very productive.
dollar for dollar
What does "dollar for dollar" mean?
considering the cost Dollar for dollar, going to the resort for a holiday is a good deal.

come from (somewhere)
What does "come from (somewhere)" mean?
to be a native of a placeSeveral of the new students come from Mexico.
take one's vows
What does "take one's vows" mean?
get married and take your wedding vows (promises) get married and take your wedding vows (promises)They were taking their vows down at the county courthouse when I came for a visit.
French
What does "French" mean?
kiss using the tongue
trade in (something)
What does "trade in (something)" mean?
to exchange something old or used for something newMy friend traded in his old car for a new one.
blow one's top
What does "blow one's top" mean?
to become very angry The supervisor blew his top when the employee was late.

Spirit of the law
What does "Spirit of the law" mean?
The spirit of the law is the idea or ideas that the people who made the law wanted to have effect.
go over with a bang
What does "go over with a bang" mean?
to succeed in a spectacular wayThe opening ceremony went over with a bang and everybody was very happy.
put (something) into words
What does "put (something) into words" mean?
to find a way to express a feeling with wordsIt was difficult to put my sadness at my aunt's death into words.

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