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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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keep a stiff upper lip
What does keep a stiff upper lip mean? | be brave, face trouble bravely | The storm victims tried hard to keep a stiff upper lip in spite of the hardships of their situation.
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keep a stiff upper lip
What does keep a stiff upper lip mean? | to be brave, to face trouble bravely | We tried to keep a stiff upper lip when the company announced that they would close our office.
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keep a stiff upper lip
What does keep a stiff upper lip mean? | to be brave, to face trouble bravely |
The storm victims tried hard to keep a stiff upper lip in the difficult situation.
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keep a stiff upper lip
What does keep a stiff upper lip mean? | to be brave, to face trouble bravely |
We tried to keep a stiff upper lip when the company announced that they would close our office.
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Some Random Idioms
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eagle eye
What does "eagle eye" mean? | a very careful watchful eye (like the eye of an eagle) | The woman has an eagle eye and she never misses a thing.
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bag
What does "bag" mean? | an ugly, usually older woman |
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end of one`s rope
What does "end of one`s rope" mean? | the last of one`s ability or ideas about how to do something |
I am at the end of my rope regarding what to do about my job.
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be game
What does "be game" mean? | to be ready for action or agreeable to participate in something |
All of the students were game to go to the science exhibition.
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pissed
What does "pissed" mean? | drunk; intoxicated |
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stones
What does "stones" mean? | guts; verve; courage |
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fall into place
What does "fall into place" mean? | to fit together, to become organized |
Everything fell into place and we were able to prepare for our trip to Brazil.
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Sight to behold
What does "Sight to behold" mean? | If something is a sight to behold, it means that seeing it is in some way special, either spectacularly beautiful or, equally, incredibly ugly or revolting, etc. |
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grody to the max
What does "grody to the max" mean? | extremely repulsive or disgusting |
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carry the day
What does " carry the day" mean? | to win or be successful | His fine performance in our company carried the day for us.
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