American Idioms and Expressions

In Good Shape/condition 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 good shape/condition
What does in good shape/condition mean?
functioning or working wellOur television set was in good shape when we gave it to my friend.

Some Random Idioms
second-rate
What does "second-rate" mean?
to be not of the best qualityThe performance of the school choir was second-rate and they need more practice to improve.
die a natural death
What does "die a natural death" mean?
to die by disease or of old age and not by an accident or by violence My grandfather was very old and he died a natural death.

jack off
What does "jack off" mean?
masturbate (men only)
in part
What does "in part" mean?
to some extent, partlyI think that the reason he is not golfing well this year is in part because of his back problem.
pork out
What does "pork out" mean?
eat excessively; overeat
whet someone's appetite
What does "whet someone's appetite" mean?
interest someone in something and make them want to have or know more about itThe presentation by the mountain climber began to whet my appetite for more outdoors activities.
work out (a problem)
What does "work out (a problem)" mean?
to solve a problem, to provide the details of somethingI spent the weekend trying to work out the budget estimates for next year.
on probation
What does "on probation" mean?
to be serving a period of probation, to be serving a trial periodThe new employee was on probation for several months before he became a regular member of the staff.
a bull in a china shop
What does "a bull in a china shop" mean?
a tactless person who upsets others or upsets plans, a very clumsy person The boy is like a bull in a china shop so you should be careful if you invite him to your house.

burn a hole in one`s pocket
What does "burn a hole in one`s pocket" mean?
to stimulate someone to spend money quickly My money is burning a hole in my pocket and I will probably spend it quickly.

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