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database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available.
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jump bail
What does jump bail mean? | run away and fail to come to trial and therefore give up the money that you have already paid to the court | The man jumped bail and went to live in a foreign country.
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appear out of nowhere
What does "appear out of nowhere" mean? | to appear suddenly, to appear without warning | The dog appeared out of nowhere during our walk on the beach.
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for sure
What does "for sure" mean? | without doubt, certainly, surely | I will go to the movie with you for sure next week.
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bad blood (between people)
What does "bad blood (between people)" mean? | unpleasant feelings between people | There was much bad blood between the three brothers.
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land an account
What does "land an account" mean? | to acquire an account | The salesman landed a large account on his first day of work.
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cut the mustard
What does "cut the mustard" mean? | to succeed, to do adequately what needs to be done | The young man was not able to cut the mustard and he had to leave the army after only one year.
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do with (someone or something)
What does "do with (someone or something)" mean? | to be acquainted/involved/associated with someone or something | I did not have anything to do with the meeting this year.
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dagwood
What does "dagwood" mean? | huge sandwich |
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turn one`s back on (someone or something)
What does "turn one`s back on (someone or something)" mean? | to refuse to help someone in trouble or need | The girl turned her back on her friend when her friend asked for help doing the homework.
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put (something) together
What does "put (something) together" mean? | to consider some facts and arrive at a conclusion | The police were able to put the boy's story together after they interviewed him for several hours.
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Tread water
What does "Tread water" mean? | If someone is treading water, they are making no progress. |
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put one`s foot in one`s mouth
What does "put one`s foot in one`s mouth" mean? | to say something that is the wrong thing to say in a situation | He put his foot in his mouth when he told his girlfriend about the surprise party.
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bracelets
What does "bracelets" mean? | handcuffs. | The cop slapped bracelets on the drunk driver.
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so soon
What does "so soon" mean? | early, before the regular time | I did not expect the dinner to end so soon after the presentations were finished.
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call on (someone)
What does "call on (someone)" mean? | to visit someone | I plan to call on my brother during my holidays.
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