Jump 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. .

jump What does jump mean?	physically attack or assault somebody
jump What does jump mean?	have sex with somebody
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eat dirt What does "eat dirt" mean?	to accept another`s insults or bad treatment	The accountant had to eat dirt because of the problems that he had caused.

ground-pounder What does "ground-pounder" mean?	infantryman
get along in years What does "get along in years" mean?	to grow older	My parents are getting along in years but they are still very healthy.
beyond words What does "beyond words" mean?	to be more than one can say	Our love for our new baby is beyond words.

cry/shed crocodile tears What does "cry/shed crocodile tears" mean?	to have a show of sorrow that is not sincere, to pretend that one is crying	The boy was asked to apologize for his wrongdoing but he cried crocodile tears which were not sincere.
pay a king's ransom (for something) What does "pay a king's ransom (for something)" mean?	to pay a great deal for something	I had to pay a king's ransom for a ticket to the final basketball game.

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