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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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kick up a fuss/storm
What does kick up a fuss/storm mean? | make trouble, be a nuisance about something | I didn`t think that it was a big problem but my boss kicked up a fuss when I told him about the accident.
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Hit the ground running
What does "Hit the ground running" mean? | If someone hits the ground running, they start a new job or position in a very dynamic manner. |
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castles in the air
What does "castles in the air" mean? | daydreams |
My sister is always building castles in the air and is very unrealistic.
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knuckle-dragger
What does "knuckle-dragger" mean? | strong, dumb male |
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in all one's born days
What does "in all one's born days" mean? | in all one's life | In all my born days I have never met a more stubborn person.
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cap
What does "cap" mean? | kill; murder. | Shut up or I'll cap you.
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misplace one's trust in (someone)
What does "misplace one's trust in (someone)" mean? | put trust in someone who does not deserve it | The company misplaced their trust in the manager who caused them many legal problems.
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White feather
What does "White feather" mean? | If someone shows a white feather, they are cowards. |
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tank
What does "tank" mean? | fail; perform poorly |
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make a pass at (someone)
What does "make a pass at (someone)" mean? | make romantic advances to someone | The man was fired because he made a pass at one of the women who he works with.
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Passed with flying colors
What does "Passed with flying colors" mean? | To exceed expectations, to do better than expected. | The California smog test is tough, but my car passed with flying colors.
Color(s) has numerous meanings. An early use of the word is flag, pennant, or badge.
"Passed with flying colors" comes from sailing ships that, when passing other ships at sea, would fly their colors (flags) if they wanted to be identified. |
move to (do something)
What does "move to (do something)" mean? | to propose to do something (usually at a meeting) |
I will move to have another meeting next week so we can discuss the problem.
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