Jay Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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. .

jay What does jay mean?	marijuana cigarette
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lay in (something) What does "lay in (something)" mean?	store up a supply of something, get and store something for future use	They are trying to lay in as much food as possible before winter comes.

take a nosedive What does "take a nosedive" mean?	to collapse, to decrease in value	The stock market took a nosedive when the earnings of the oil company decreased.
Laughter is the best medicine What does "Laughter is the best medicine" mean?	Laughing is often helpful for healing, especially emotional healing.
sit at (someone's) feet What does "sit at (someone's) feet" mean?	to admire someone greatly, to be taught by someone	I would love to sit at the feet of the famous painter.
el cheapo What does "el cheapo" mean?	cheapest one, choice, or option
as gaudy as a butterfly What does "as gaudy as a butterfly" mean?	gaudy, colorful	The woman was as gaudy as a butterfly when she left for the concert.
Button your lip What does "Button your lip" mean?	If you button your lip, you keep quiet and don't speak. It is also used as a way of telling someone to shut up.
loser What does "loser" mean?	incompetent, undesirable person
hold up What does "hold up" mean?	support, carry	The main beams in the house hold up the total weight of the house.
Make an enquiry What does "Make an enquiry" mean?	If you make an enquiry, you ask for general information about something.

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