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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 on one's toes
What does keep on one's toes mean? | stay alert and watchful | I try to keep on my toes during a class where the teacher may ask me a question.
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never mind
What does "never mind" mean? | don`t worry, don`t bother | "If you don`t have time to pick up my laundry today, never mind, I will get it tomorrow."
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been around (the block)
What does "been around (the block)" mean? | experienced (often sexually). | She's been around the block and knows what she's doing in bed.
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take (something) at face value
What does "take (something) at face value" mean? | to accept something as the truth and with no hidden meaning | I was forced to take what my boss said at face value.
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kid's stuff
What does "kid's stuff" mean? | a very easy task | It was kid's stuff. We were able to fix the stove very easily.
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in round numbers/figures
What does "in round numbers/figures" mean? | an estimated number, a figure that has been rounded off | I was able to learn, in round numbers, how much it would cost to move to a larger apartment.
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in a snit
What does "in a snit" mean? | in a fit of anger or irritation | My friend was in a snit because I forgot to phone her on Saturday.
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tidy sum of money
What does "tidy sum of money" mean? | a rather large amount of money | I was able to get a tidy sum of money from the sale of my business.
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jump to conclusions
What does "jump to conclusions" mean? | decide something too quickly and
without thinking about it or
considering all the facts. | A: "Angela just doesn't like me. She won't even sayhello."B: "You're jumping to conclusions. Actually, she's very shy."
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hate somebody's guts
What does "hate somebody's guts" mean? | hate somebody with a passion |
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get a lot of mileage out of (something)
What does "get a lot of mileage out of (something)" mean? | to get much use from something (like a car) | I hope to get a lot of mileage out of the new sneakers that I bought last week.
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get into trouble
What does "get into trouble" mean? | to become involved in some kind of trouble | The young boys try not to get into trouble when they are left at home alone.
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