American Idioms and Expressions

In Top Form 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 top form
What does in top form mean?
in very good physical conditionThe tennis star was in top form during the big tournament.
in top form
What does in top form mean?
in very good physical condition The tennis star was in top form during the big tournament.


Some Random Idioms
Suzy Homemaker
What does "Suzy Homemaker" mean?
stereotype of the American housewife
grunt work
What does "grunt work" mean?
hard and thankless workI am often forced to do the grunt work at my company.
to hook up (something)
What does "to hook up (something)" mean?
connect or fit something togetherAfter we moved into our new apartment we had to hook up the phone.
break the news (to someone)
What does "break the news (to someone)" mean?
to tell someone some information first The manager will break the news about the job transfers tomorrow.

duby
What does "duby" mean?
marijuana
at the top of one's lungs
What does "at the top of one's lungs" mean?
with a very loud voice I cried out for my friend at the top of my lungs.

all over the place
What does "all over the place" mean?
everywhere We traveled all over the place on our holiday.

brass
What does "brass" mean?
colonels and generals (in the U.S. Army)
make a fast/quick buck
What does "make a fast/quick buck" mean?
to make money with little effortThe young man is very lazy and he is always trying to make a fast buck.
Plain as the nose on your face
What does "Plain as the nose on your face" mean?
If something is as plain as the nose on your face, it is very clear and obvious.
Put your thumb on the scales
What does "Put your thumb on the scales" mean?
If you put your thumb on the scales, you try to influence the result of something in your favour.
for better or worse
What does "for better or worse" mean?
depending on how one looks at a matter, including both the good or bad effects of something For better or worse, I have decided to quit my job and move to Brazil.

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