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 contempt of court
What does in contempt of court mean? | disrespect for a judge or for courtroom procedures | The woman was in contempt of court when she refused to sit down quietly during the trial.
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in contempt of court
What does in contempt of court mean? | disobedience of the orders and authority of the court, disrespect for the court process | The man refused to answer the questions of the judge and was found to be in contempt of court.
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in contempt of court
What does in contempt of court mean? | in disobedience of the orders and authority of the court, in disrespect of the court process |
The man refused to answer the questions of the judge and was found to be in contempt of court.
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in contempt of court
What does in contempt of court mean? | disrespecting a judge or courtroom procedures |
The woman was in contempt of court when she refused to sit quietly during the trial.
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Some Random Idioms
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come on the scene
What does "come on the scene" mean? | to appear in a certain area or place |
When the new DVD player came on the scene everybody wanted one.
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Not our bag
What does "Not our bag" mean? | If something is not your bag, it is not really suitable for your needs or you don't like it much. |
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hold (something) back
What does "hold (something) back" mean? | keep information or something to or for oneself | Our boss is holding back the information about the new computer system.
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when the cat's away, the mice will play
What does "when the cat's away, the mice will play" mean? | when you are not watching someone they may get into trouble |
When the cat's away, the mice will play and when the teacher left the classroom the students began to play around.
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out of the question
What does "out of the question" mean? | to be impossible | "You have no money so going to Brazil for a holiday is out of the question."
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write off (a loan/debt)
What does "write off (a loan/debt)" mean? | to remove a loan/debt from a business record, to cancel a debt | It was impossible for the bank to collect the money so they were forced to write off the loan.
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