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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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kind of
What does kind of mean? | rather; more or less; a little. | "I'm feeling kind of hungry. I think I'll makemyself a sandwich."
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do (someone's) heart good
What does "do (someone's) heart good" mean? | to make someone feel good, to make someone healthy | It does one's heart good to get a reasonable amount of exercise every day.
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keep down (something)
What does "keep down (something)" mean? | keep from progressing or growing, keep within limits, control | The students were told to keep down the noise as some of the other classes were having exams.
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for the sake of (someone or something)
What does "for the sake of (someone or something)" mean? | for the good of someone or something | My father decided to quit his job for the sake of his health.
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make a difference
What does "make a difference" mean? | cause a change in a situation | It doesn`t make a difference whether he comes to the meeting or not.
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gangsta
What does "gangsta" mean? | or or pertaining to gangsta rap or anything related to it |
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draw the line
What does "draw the line" mean? | to set a limit about what will be done or discussed | The union was willing to compromise on the salary issue but they drew the line at talking about health benefits.
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hit the fan
What does "hit the fan" mean? | become a scandal; become known to the public |
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a matter of record
What does "a matter of record" mean? | a fact or event that is kept officially as a legal record | It was a matter of record how much the mayor had spent on the foreign trip.
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poop
What does "poop" mean? | information or knowledge about something |
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act one's age
What does "act one's age" mean? | to behave as a mature person or at least to behave equal to one's age | My friend never acts her age in public.
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out of whack
What does "out of whack" mean? | to be crazy/silly, to be out of adjustment or order | My DVD player is out of whack and I can't use it at all.
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of age
What does "of age" mean? | to be old enough to be allowed to do something (vote,drink etc.) | When my cousin came of age we had a big party for him to celebrate.
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pull an all-nighter
What does "pull an all-nighter" mean? | stay up all night doing something, usually a studying, preparing for an exam, or partying. | I pulled an all-nighter to finish that project.
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