American Idioms and Expressions

Kinky Idiom

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. .

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kinky
What does kinky mean?
weird; strange; unappealing
kinky
What does kinky mean?
unusual, possibly deviant (sexual activity)

Some Random Idioms
Up to your eyes
What does "Up to your eyes" mean?
When you've got too much work to do, you're up to your eyes in it.
cat has nine lives
What does "cat has nine lives" mean?
cats are very strong and can survive many accidents or problemsThe president of the small country survived crisis after crisis just like a cat with nine lives.
bargain for (something)
What does "bargain for (something)" mean?
to negotiate the price and other terms of something We spent all morning bargaining for the car.

get a head start (on someone or something)
What does "get a head start (on someone or something)" mean?
to start earlier than someone or something, to start earlier than usual We want to get a head start on our holiday.

Pull the other one, it's got brass bells on
What does "Pull the other one, it's got brass bells on" mean?
This idiom is way of telling somebody that you don't believe them. The word 'brass' is optional.
to perk up
What does "to perk up" mean?
to become energetic or happy after being sad or tiredMy sister began to perk up after she had a chance to rest after her long drive.
back to the salt mines
What does "back to the salt mines" mean?
to go back to work (this is a humorous expression to express going back to unpleasant work)"Lunch is over so let`s go back to the salt mines for the afternoon."
red-letter day
What does "red-letter day" mean?
a day that is memorable because of some important event It was a red-letter day when my sister received her graduation diploma.
booty call
What does "booty call" mean?
state of sexual arousal

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