American Idioms and Expressions

Jam Packed 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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jam-packed
What does jam-packed mean?
crowded, fullThe train that we took this morning was jam-packed with people.

Some Random Idioms
for the birds
What does "for the birds" mean?
not interesting, something that you do not like, worthlessThe movie was for the birds so we left early and went to eat.
schmooze
What does "schmooze" mean?
gossip; discuss; cat
not in the same league
What does "not in the same league" mean?
much inferior to someone much inferior to someoneOur soccer team was not in the same league as the Brazilian players who we met at the tournament.
No quarter
What does "No quarter" mean?
This means without mercy. We can say no quarter given or asked.
a must have
What does "a must have" mean?
something that you must haveThe new computer screens are a must have for computer users.
so-so
What does "so-so" mean?
not good and not badI was only feeling so-so and decided not to go to a movie tonight.
pack them in
What does "pack them in" mean?
to attract a lot of peopleThe new restaurant is able to pack them in with its new and exciting menu.
in the open
What does "in the open" mean?
in an area that is not closed in, outdoorsEverybody was out in the open during the wedding when the rain began to fall.
copycat
What does "copycat" mean?
someone who copies the work of anotherThe children called the girl a copycat when they discovered that she had copied part of the test from another student.
faggot
What does "faggot" mean?
male homosexual
blow one's top
What does "blow one's top" mean?
become extremely angry.A: "Was your father upset when you came home at 3AM?"B: "He was more than upset. He blew his top!"
peyote
What does "peyote" mean?
mescaline

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