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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 case of
What does in case of mean? | in the event of, if there should be, as a precaution | In case of fire we keep our computer backup files in a fireproof safe.
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in case of
What does in case of mean? | in the event of, if there should be, as a precaution |
In case of fire, we keep our computer backup files in a fireproof safe.
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Some Random Idioms
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umpteen
What does "umpteen" mean? | large quantity; many |
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in season
What does "in season" mean? | currently available for sale, legally able to be caught/hunted | The cherries are in season now and they are very delicious.
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figure on (something)
What does "figure on (something)" mean? | to depend on something, to be sure about something | You can figure on many people coming to the party next week.
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out of the red
What does "out of the red" mean? | out of debt |
Our company is finally out of the red and we are now making money.
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get along on a shoestring
What does "get along on a shoestring" mean? | to manage with very little money | I had to get along on a shoestring during university.
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beat a hasty retreat
What does "beat a hasty retreat" mean? | to retreat or withdraw very quickly |
The soldiers beat a hasty retreat when the guerrillas attacked them.
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in common
What does "in common" mean? | shared together or equally, in use or ownership by all | I had nothing in common with the other members of the class.
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On the tip of your tongue
What does "On the tip of your tongue" mean? | If a word is on the tip of your tongue, you know you know the word, but you just can't quite remember it at the moment. |
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have a chip on one's shoulder
What does "have a chip on one's shoulder" mean? | to have a tendency to try to get into a conflict with others |
Our supervisor has a chip on his shoulder and is not an easy person to work with.
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have (something) in mind
What does "have (something) in mind" mean? | to be thinking of something in particular, to have an idea in your mind | "What do you have in mind for the meeting next week?"
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Keep your powder dry
What does "Keep your powder dry" mean? | If you keep your powder dry, you act cautiously so as not to damage your chances. |
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