American Idioms and Expressions

In Good Spirits 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 spirits
What does in good spirits mean?
happy/cheerful/positiveEveryone was in good spirits when they went to the beach for a picnic.
in good spirits
What does in good spirits mean?
happy or cheerful or positive Everyone was in good spirits when they went to the beach for a picnic.


Some Random Idioms
shitcan
What does "shitcan" mean?
garbage can
no holds barred
What does "no holds barred" mean?
with no restraintsThere were no holds barred during the debate between the politicians.
on trial
What does "on trial" mean?
being tried in courtThe man is on trial for stealing money from his company.
go under
What does "go under" mean?
to failThe small company went under after only a few months in business.
separate the sheep from the goats
What does "separate the sheep from the goats" mean?
to divide people into two groups We had to separate the sheep from the goats when we began to make selections for the school choir.

in a bad way
What does "in a bad way" mean?
in a bad or critical stateThe woman is in a bad way after her recent car accident.
as crazy as a loon
What does "as crazy as a loon" mean?
crazy Our neighbor is as crazy as a loon.

deaf and dumb
What does "deaf and dumb" mean?
unable to hear or speak The young man is deaf and dumb and he has trouble understanding what is happening around him.

Too big for your britches
What does "Too big for your britches" mean?
If someone is too big for their britches, they are conceited and have an exaggerated sense of their own importance.
flush with (something)
What does "flush with (something)" mean?
to have lots of somethingWe were flush with cash so we decided to go on a nice holiday.
freebie
What does "freebie" mean?
something free
def
What does "def" mean?
cool; wonderful; terrific
in light of (something)
What does "in light of (something)" mean?
as a result of new information, because of somethingIn light of his contribution to the company we decided to give him a large summer bonus.
on the point of (doing something)
What does "on the point of (doing something)" mean?
to be ready to start doing somethingWe were on the point of buying a new car when we changed our minds.

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