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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 over one's head
What does in over one's head mean? | in a situation that is too much / too
difficult for one to manage. | "Do you have time to help me? I thought I could dothis myself,but I'm afraid I'm in over my head. I just can't handle thingsalone."
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in over one's head
What does in over one's head mean? | have more difficulties than one can manage | The supervisor was in over his head when he began to try and fire people for no reason.
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in over one's head
What does in over one's head mean? | to be having more difficulties than one can manage | The electrician seems to be in over his head and he does not know how to fix the electrical problem.
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supply and demand
What does "supply and demand" mean? | the availability of something compared to the need or demand for something | The supply and demand for used sporting equipment is always very tight.
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pecking order
What does "pecking order" mean? | the way people are ranked in relation to each other | The pecking order in my company is very difficult for others to understand.
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bad rap
What does "bad rap" mean? | a poor reputation, usually not deserved. | She's got a bad rap as a bitch, but she's actually nice.
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in the homestretch
What does "in the homestretch" mean? | be close to completion | be close to completionThe project to build the new bridge is now in the homestretch.
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give in to (someone)
What does "give in to (someone)" mean? | to do what another person wants rather than to fight and argue against him or her | After eight weeks of negotiations we gave in and agreed to sell the machinery at a discount.
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raise the ante
What does "raise the ante" mean? | increase what is at stake or under discussion in a dispute or
conflict (an ante is the amount of money that you put on the table before
beginning a card game) | increase what is at stake or under discussion in a dispute or conflict (an ante is the amount of money that you put on the table before beginning a card game)The government raised the ante when they decided to cancel the contract of the health care workers.
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jive-ass
What does "jive-ass" mean? | nonsensical |
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high-handed
What does "high-handed" mean? | disregarding other's feelings, overbearing | The employees took a high-handed approach to the negotiations and they were not successful.
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