American Idioms and Expressions

Know Something Inside Out 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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know something inside out
What does know something inside out mean?
know/understand something thoroughly. "If you have a question about grammar, ask Dr. Martin.She knows grammar inside out."

Some Random Idioms
face value
What does "face value" mean?
the value or price printed on a stamp/bond/note/paper moneyThe face value of the stamp was very low but it was worth a lot of money.
all roads lead to Rome
What does "all roads lead to Rome" mean?
the same end or goal may be reached by many different waysAll roads lead to Rome and the two groups used two different methods to finish the project.
sleep like a log/baby
What does "sleep like a log/baby" mean?
to sleep very soundlyI slept like a log last night.
set the table
What does "set the table" mean?
to place plates/glasses/napkins on the table before a mealI set the table for my mother while she was cooking dinner.
for a song
What does "for a song" mean?
at a low price, cheaplyWe bought the car for a song and will use it on our holidays.
Smokestack industry
What does "Smokestack industry" mean?
Heavy industries like iron and steel production, especially if they produce a lot of pollution, are smokestack industries.
easy does it
What does "easy does it" mean?
doing something slowly or without sudden movements"Easy does it," I said as we moved the large piano.
put on a performance/play
What does "put on a performance/play" mean?
to produce or arrange a play or other performanceMy sister helped put on the school play.
cheese
What does "cheese" mean?
smile (when asked with the word as someone takes a picture). Say cheese for the camera.
hooker
What does "hooker" mean?
prostitute; whore
with a vengeance
What does "with a vengeance" mean?
with determination and eagernessThe basketball team came out with a vengeance after the break and won the game easily.
howler
What does "howler" mean?
amusing, large error

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