American Idioms and Expressions

In Trouble 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 trouble
What does in trouble mean?
in danger, in difficultyThe boy has been in trouble with the school all of this term.
in trouble
What does in trouble mean?
in danger, in difficulty The boy in in trouble with the school this term.


Some Random Idioms
red-hot
What does "red-hot" mean?
very hot, creating much excitement or demand The new video game is red-hot and many people are waiting to buy one.

as broad as a barn door
What does "as broad as a barn door" mean?
very broad/fatThe flight attendant at the airport was as broad as a barn door.
do without (something)
What does "do without (something)" mean?
to manage without somethingWe will have to do without sugar if there is none.
mug
What does "mug" mean?
study; learn quickly or intensively
ears are burning
What does "ears are burning" mean?
someone is talking about you when you are not there My ears are burning and I think that someone is talking about me.

blaze a trail (in something)
What does "blaze a trail (in something)" mean?
to create or develop a new area of study The football player blazed a trail for the other players to follow with his unique skills.

roll out the red carpet
What does "roll out the red carpet" mean?
to welcome an important guest by putting a red carpet down for him or her to walk onThey rolled out the red carpet when the Queen came for a visit.
drop by
What does "drop by" mean?
to visit someoneMy uncle dropped by after work for a visit.
revved
What does "revved" mean?
excited; eager
crappy
What does "crappy" mean?
lousy; poor quality; undesirable
scuzzbag
What does "scuzzbag" mean?
disgusting, worthless person
let it all hang out
What does "let it all hang out" mean?
let the truth be known, be open about somethingShe decided to let it all hang out and tell her friend about her problems with her boyfriend.
can't stomach (someone or something)
What does "can't stomach (someone or something)" mean?
dislike someone or something very muchI can't stomach the new woman who I have to work with.

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