American Idioms and Expressions

In The Wind 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. .

in the wind What does in the wind mean?	soon to happen, being planned	It is in the wind that they are planning to open a new store next year.
in the wind What does in the wind mean?	soon to happen, being planned or discussed	It is in the wind that we are planning to open a new store next year.
	Some Random Idioms
in defiance of (someone or something) What does "in defiance of (someone or something)" mean?	in resistence to someone or someone's orders	The union was in defiance of the court order and was given a large fine.
drink What does "drink" mean?	use gasoline (said of cars)
fall into line What does "fall into line" mean?	to conform to a certain course of action	The players fell into line after the coach became more strict during practice.
Runs in the family What does "Runs in the family" mean?	If a characteristic runs in the family, it can clearly be seen members of different generations. A hereditary illness that is passed from one generation to the next also runs in the family.
tickled pink What does "tickled pink" mean?	to be very pleased or delighted by someone or something	"My mother was tickled pink that you visited her when you were in town." red Idioms
have (someone's) blood on one's hands What does "have (someone's) blood on one's hands" mean?	to be responsible for someone's death	The driver has the bicycle rider's blood on his hands.
again and again What does "again and again" mean?	repeatedly	I told my friend again and again not to phone late at night.

on top of (something/things) What does "on top of (something/things)" mean?	to be managing very well, to be in control of things	We are able to keep on top of our work now that we have someone to help us.
Warthog What does "Warthog" mean?	nickname for the A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft.	We've got two Warhogs in this hanger.
Go south What does "Go south" mean?	If things go south, they get worse or go wrong.
Jam tomorrow What does "Jam tomorrow" mean?	(UK) This idiom is used when people promise good things for the future that will never come.

Search

Valid HTML 4.01 Transitional

Valid HTML 4.01 Transitional