American Idioms and Expressions

In Session 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 session
What does in session mean?
a court/organization is operating or functioningThe court has been in session since 9:00 AM.
in session
What does in session mean?
a court is operating or functioningThe court was in session when we arrived at the courthouse.
in session
What does in session mean?
operating or functioning (used for a court) The court was in session when we arrived at the courthouse.

in session
What does in session mean?
a court or organization is operating or functioning The court has been in session since 9:00 AM.


Some Random Idioms
to be rolling in (something)
What does "to be rolling in (something)" mean?
to have large amounts of something (usually money)My friend is rolling in money and never has to work.
curly
What does "curly" mean?
a bald man (used as a nickname at times)
let alone (something)
What does "let alone (something)" mean?
not to mention something, to say nothing of somethingI don`t have enough money to go to a movie let alone go on a holiday.
Cover all the bases
What does "Cover all the bases" mean?
If you cover all the bases, you deal with all aspects of a situation or issue, or anticipate all possibilities. ('Cover all bases' is also used.)
a cream puff
What does "a cream puff" mean?
a person who is easily influenced or beatenThe boy is a cream puff and is always a victim of other people's insults.
trip up (someone)
What does "trip up (someone)" mean?
to cause someone to fail, to cause someone to make a mistakeThe news reporter tripped up the politician with his difficult question.
Note
What does "Note" mean?
This expression is used to describe something that will not
change, no matter how long or how often it's done.

burden of proof
What does "burden of proof" mean?
the necessity to prove a disputed fact as required by the laws of evidenceThe burden of proof during the trial fell on the man who had accused his employee of theft.
come to grief
What does "come to grief" mean?
to have a bad accident or disappointment The man has recently come to grief because of his son`s problems with the police.

at bay
What does "at bay" mean?
at a distance We tried to keep the dog at bay when we entered the building.

put the blame on (someone)
What does "put the blame on (someone)" mean?
to blame someoneThe teacher put the blame on the young boys for breaking the school desks.

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