American Idioms and Expressions

In Drag 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 drag
What does in drag mean?		 wearing the clothes of the opposite sexThe tourists were shocked when they went to the stage show and found many of the performers in drag.
in drag
What does in drag mean?		 wearing the clothes of the opposite sex The couple were shocked when they went to a stage show and found many of the performers in drag.


Some Random Idioms
Fleet of foot
What does "Fleet of foot" mean?		 If someone is fleet of foot, they are very quick.
so soon
What does "so soon" mean?		 early, before the regular timeI did not expect the dinner to end so soon after the presentations were finished.
not born yesterday
What does "not born yesterday" mean?		 to be experienced in the ways of the worldI was not born yesterday and I do not believe what the woman is saying.
ghetto box
What does "ghetto box" mean?		large, portable stereo radio/cassette/CD player
lay (something) on (someone)
What does "lay (something) on (someone)" mean?		 direct blame or guilt on someoneThe company tried to lay the computer problems on one of the managers.
GMT
What does "GMT" mean?		 Greenwich Mean Time - a place in England used as the standard for time around the world Greenwich Mean Time - a place in England used as the standard for time around the worldThe rocket will be launched at 10:00 AM tomorrow GMT.
gain ground
What does "gain ground" mean?		 to go forward, to make progress Our company is gaining ground in its attempt to be the best in the industry.

feel fit
What does "feel fit" mean?		 to feel well and healthyI feel fit so I plan to go for a long walk this weekend.
hold forth
What does "hold forth" mean?		 offer, proposeThe company held forth a proposal to give all of the employees a bonus in the summer.
knickers
What does "knickers" mean?		underwear
glutton for punishment
What does "glutton for punishment" mean?		 a person who likes difficult or unpleasant tasksMy friend is a glutton for punishment and he will always do the most difficult jobs available.
Sing like a canary
What does "Sing like a canary" mean?		 If someone sings like a canary, they tell everything they know about a crime or wrongdoing to the police or authorities.
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