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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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jack around
What does jack around mean? | mess around; do little or nothing; waste time |
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rare bird
What does "rare bird" mean? | someone who is unusual | The woman is a rare bird and she has done many interesting things in her life.
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T.S.
What does "T.S." mean? | tough shit (i.e.: too bad; tough luck; rotten luck) |
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cut across
What does "cut across" mean? | to cross or go through something instead of going around it | We decided to cut across the field because we were in a hurry to get to school.
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step into (someone's) shoes
What does "step into (someone's) shoes" mean? | to take over a job or some role from someone | I plan to step into my supervisor's shoes when he is away on vacation.
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lower the boom on (someone)
What does "lower the boom on (someone)" mean? | scold or punish someone severely | Our teacher lowered the boom on the students who were late with their homework.
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worse for wear
What does "worse for wear" mean? | not as good as new, worn out | I borrowed my friend`s canoe for a month and it is now beginning to look the worse for wear.
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Give someone stick
What does "Give someone stick" mean? | (UK) If someone gives you stick, they criticise you or punish you. |
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keep one's eyes open
What does "keep one's eyes open" mean? | to remain alert and watchful, to notice what is happening around you | I always try to keep my eyes open when I am walking downtown at night.
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jog (someone's) memory
What does "jog (someone's) memory" mean? | stimulate someone's memory to recall something | The questions that the police officer asked helped to jog the man's memory.
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raise an objection to (someone or something)
What does "raise an objection to (someone or something)" mean? | to object to someone or something | My friend raised an objection about including my parents in our travel plans.
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take (someone's) pulse
What does "take (someone's) pulse" mean? | to measure the beats of a person's pulse | The doctor took the patient's pulse when she arrived at the hospital.
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none of (someone's) business/beeswax
What does "none of (someone's) business/beeswax" mean? | to be not of someone's concern | My personal financial situation is none of my friend's business.
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in love
What does "in love" mean? | liking/loving someone very much | He has been in love with his girlfriend ever since he met her in high school.
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wrong-foot
What does "wrong-foot" mean? | trip up; cause somebody difficulty; make somebody make a mistake |
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