American Idioms and Expressions

In Debt 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 debt
What does in debt mean?
owing moneyThe man has been in debt for most of his life.
in debt
What does in debt mean?
owing moneyThe woman is in debt to the furniture store.
in debt
What does in debt mean?
owing moneyThe man is in debt and owes much money to many people.
in debt
What does in debt mean?
owing money The man has been in debt for most of his life.

in debt
What does in debt mean?
owing money The woman is in debt to the furniture store.

in debt
What does in debt mean?
owing money The man is in debt and owes much money to many people.


Some Random Idioms
come to know (someone or something)
What does "come to know (someone or something)" mean?
to begin to know something Since I have come to know the girl, I really like her.

drag
What does "drag" mean?
something boring, dull, unentertaining, or uninteresting
hold a meeting
What does "hold a meeting" mean?
to conduct a meetingWe plan to hold a meeting next week to discuss the problems with our new product.
Get on like a house on fire
What does "Get on like a house on fire" mean?
If people get on like a house on fire, they have a very close and good relationship.
Broke as a joke and it ain't funny
What does "Broke as a joke and it ain't funny" mean?
This idiom in my opinion describes how it's not funny to be without a cent and just uses broke and joke as rhyming words that help explain this idiom a lot better.
drop a hint
What does "drop a hint" mean?
to casually make a hint or suggestion about something The clerk dropped a hint that he wanted to transfer to a new department.

cry out for (someone or something)
What does "cry out for (someone or something)" mean?
to need someone or something badly, to lack somethingThe new room that we built cries out for new furniture.
for short
What does "for short" mean?
in a short form The man always uses his nickname for short.

turn in
What does "turn in" mean?
to go to bedWe decided to turn in early last night.

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