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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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kill two birds with one stone
What does kill two birds with one stone mean? | accomplish two things with one action | He was able to kill two birds with one stone by going to the meeting.
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kill two birds with one stone
What does kill two birds with one stone mean? | to succeed in doing two things by only one action | "Let`s have the meeting when we come to town to go shopping so that we can kill two birds with one stone."
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kill two birds with one stone
What does kill two birds with one stone mean? | to achieve two aims with one effort or action | If I take the course now I may be able to kill two birds with one stone and receive credit for it in the future as well.
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kill two birds with one stone
What does kill two birds with one stone mean? | to succeed in doing two things with only one action |
"Let`s have the meeting when we come to town to go shopping so that we can kill two birds with one stone."
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kill two birds with one stone
What does kill two birds with one stone mean? | to accomplish two things with one action |
I was able to kill two birds with one stone by going to the meeting.
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kill two birds with one stone
What does kill two birds with one stone mean? | to achieve two aims with one effort or action |
If I take the course now I may be able to kill two birds with one stone and not have to take it again.
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Some Random Idioms
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plastic
What does "plastic" mean? | credit card(s). | "Oh, no! I forgot to get any cash! I hope thisrestaurant accepts plastic!"
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joint
What does "joint" mean? | low-quality place for food or drink |
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count one`s chickens before they`re hatched
What does "count one`s chickens before they`re hatched" mean? | to depend or think that you will get something before you actually have it | "Don`t count your chickens before they`re hatched. Remember that you may not get the job that you expect and you should not spend too much money."
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suggestive of (something)
What does "suggestive of (something)" mean? | to be reminiscent of something | The movie was suggestive of a time that disappeared many years ago.
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Johnny-come-lately
What does "Johnny-come-lately" mean? | a new-comer | He`s a Johnny-come-lately and doesn`t really know what he is talking about.
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get in touch with someone
What does "get in touch with someone" mean? | to contact someone | I plan to get in touch with my friend when I arrive in New York in August.
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bog down
What does "bog down" mean? | to slow down and make no progress, to become stuck (a bog is an area of land that is wet and muddy - like a swamp) |
I quickly became bogged down with all of the work that I had to do.
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heavy heart
What does "heavy heart" mean? | a feeling of being weighed down with sorrow, a sad feeling | We left the meeting with a heavy heart when we heard that our boss would soon leave the company because of illness.
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U.V.s
What does "U.V.s" mean? | s
n. sunshine; ultraviolet radiation from the sun |
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budget crunch/squeeze
What does "budget crunch/squeeze" mean? | a situation where there is not enough money in the budget |
There is a severe budget squeeze at our company.
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get-up-and-go
What does "get-up-and-go" mean? | energy, enthusiasm, drive | The man has lots of get-up-and-go and it is difficult to follow him around.
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