American Idioms and Expressions

Jazz Up 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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jazz up
What does jazz up mean?
make somebody or something more interesting or sexually appealing

Some Random Idioms
take (something)
What does "take (something)" mean?
to endure somethingI find it very difficult to take the woman's constant complaining.
guzzler
What does "guzzler" mean?
vehicle that uses a lot of gasoline
troll
What does "troll" mean?
ugly man or woman, often with a mean disposition
keep good time
What does "keep good time " mean?
work accurately (used for a clock or watch)My watch has not been keeping good time lately.
naked eye
What does "naked eye" mean?
the human eye (with no microscope/binoculars/telescope etc.)It was difficult to see the star with the naked eye.
dyed-in-the-wool
What does "dyed-in-the-wool" mean?
permanent, stubbornMy father is a dyed-in-the-wool conservative and will never change.
get it through one`s head
What does "get it through one`s head" mean?
to understand or believe something The man has got it through his head that he will get a job without making any effort.

Recharge your batteries
What does "Recharge your batteries" mean?
If you recharge your batteries, you do something to regain your energy after working hard for a long time.
homes
What does "homes" mean?
neighbor; companion
as the crow flies
What does "as the crow flies" mean?
by the most direct way, along a straight line between two placesAs the crow flies, it is about 6 kilometers between my house and my office.
hit the books
What does "hit the books" mean?
study or review school material diligently

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