American Idioms and Expressions

In Honor Of (someone Or Something) 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 honor of (someone or something)
What does in honor of (someone or something) mean?		 showing respect or admiration for someone or somethingThe dinner was in honor of the first principal of our school.

Some Random Idioms
think better of (doing something)
What does "think better of (doing something)" mean?		 to think about something again and make a better decision regarding itI would think better of going to Europe in the winter if I ever go there again.
boys in the backroom
What does "boys in the backroom" mean?		 a group of men making decisions behind the scenesThe boys in the backroom told us that the factory will close next year.
In the crapper
What does "In the crapper" mean?		In the toilet, soiled; or hopelessly irretrievable.Your relationship with Mary went right in the crapper the minute you told her to, "Rub that pie on her hips because that is where it's going to end up anyway".

Thomas Crapper of England is credited for the design and implementation of modern indoor plumbing (including the flushable toilet). Although there is conciderable evidence to the contrary, restrooms/bathrooms are still often referred to as "The Crapper." This word (among others) was introduced to America by their World War I soldiers returning home from Europe.

(can/could) do with (something)
What does "(can/could) do with (something)" mean?		 to benefit from (something) I have been working hard all day so now I could do with a cold drink.

fine-tooth/toothed comb
What does "fine-tooth/toothed comb" mean?		 great care, careful attention so as not to miss anything We went over the room with a fine-tooth comb but we were unable to find the lost credit card.

less than pleased
What does "less than pleased" mean?		 not pleasedMy father was less than pleased when I returned his car three hours late last night.
top banana
What does "top banana" mean?		 the person who is the boss or the top person in a group or organizationThe famous actor in the movie was the top banana in the story.
clear of (something)
What does "clear of (something)" mean?		 to be not touching something We checked that the ladder was clear of the electrical wires before we painted the house.

carry through with (something)
What does "carry through with (something)" mean?		 to put something into action, to do somethingThe steel company carried through with their plan to restructure operations.
Close to your heart
What does "Close to your heart" mean?		 If something is close to your heart, you care a lot about it. ('Dear to your heart' is an alternative.)
LLB
What does "LLB" mean?		 Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of LawsMy brother received his LLB and will begin to practice law next week.

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