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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 the money
What does in the money mean? | wealthy, the winning position in a race | Now that my cousin is working, he is finally in the money.
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in the money
What does in the money mean? | to be wealthy, to suddenly get a lot of money | I am in the money now that I won the lottery.
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in the money
What does in the money mean? | wealthy, the winning position in a race |
Now that my cousin is working, he is finally in the money.
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in the money
What does in the money mean? | to be wealthy, to suddenly get a lot of money |
I am in the money now that I won the lottery.
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birds and the bees
What does "birds and the bees" mean? | the facts about sex and birth and life | The boy learned about the birds and the bees in his health education class at school.
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sign one's own death warrant
What does "sign one's own death warrant" mean? | to do something knowingly that will most likely result in severe trouble | Our secretary signed her own death warrant when she came to work late three times last week.
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in one's own best interest(s)
What does "in one's own best interest(s)" mean? | to one's advantage or benefit | It was in my friend's own best interests to move into a larger apartment with his family.
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it never rains but it pours
What does "it never rains but it pours" mean? | problems often appear together in large numbers or quickly one after the other | It never rains but it pours and we have recently had many problems with our house.
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at will
What does "at will" mean? | whenever one wants, freely |
The little boy was able to do what he wanted at will.
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flip side
What does "flip side" mean? | other side of a story, argument, or claim |
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bury the hatchet
What does "bury the hatchet" mean? | to stop arguing and become friendly with someone |
My friend buried the hatchet with his brother and they are now friendly again.
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balls of one's feet
What does "balls of one's feet" mean? | the bottom of the feet just under the toes | The balls of my feet were very sore after walking around all day.
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cook (someone`s) goose
What does "cook (someone`s) goose" mean? | to damage someone's plans, to damage or ruin someone |
The woman cooked her goose when she fought against her company and lost.
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set one's sights on (something)
What does "set one's sights on (something)" mean? | to select something as one's goal | The local politician has set his sights on being elected to a higher office.
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have a chip on one's shoulder
What does "have a chip on one's shoulder" mean? | have a tendency to try to get in a conflict with others | Our supervisor has a chip on his shoulder and is not an easy person to work with.
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in addition to (something)
What does "in addition to (something)" mean? | additionally, further | In addition to a degree in history my friend also has a degree in economics.
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