Kickback 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. .

kickback What does kickback mean?	money paid illegally for favorable treatment	The politician received several illegal kickbacks and he was forced to resign.
kickback What does kickback mean?	bribe; money paid to effect an outcome
kickback What does kickback mean?	money paid illegally for favorable treatment	The politician received several illegal kickbacks and he was forced to resign.
	Some Random Idioms
fishy What does "fishy" mean?	to be suspicious or unlikely	"Something is fishy with these numbers. There are too many people on this list."

have the inside track What does "have the inside track" mean?	have an advantage (if you have the inside track in running a race you have an advantage)	have an advantage (if you have the inside track in running a race you have an advantage)I had the inside track when I applied for the job at the bank.
All your eggs in one basket What does "All your eggs in one basket" mean?	If you put all your eggs in one basket, you risk everything at once, instead of trying to spread the risk. (This is often used as a negative imperative- 'Don't put all your eggs in one basket'. 'Have your eggs in one basket' is also used.)
Shot across the bow What does "Shot across the bow" mean?	A shot across the bow is a warning to tell someone to stop doing something or face very serious consequences.
Bandit territory What does "Bandit territory" mean?	An area or an industry, profession, etc, where rules and laws are ignored or flouted is bandit territory.
burn (oneself) out What does "burn (oneself) out" mean?	to become very tired and almost sick from doing something for a long time or from working too hard	After working long hours for many months the woman finally burned herself out.
Save someone's bacon What does "Save someone's bacon" mean?	If something saves your bacon, it saves your life or rescues you from a desperate situation. People can also save your bacon.
bi What does "bi" mean?	bisexual

American Idioms and Expressions

Kickback Idiom