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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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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."
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face value
What does "face value" mean? | the value or price printed on a stamp/bond/note/paper money | The face value of the stamp was very low but it was worth a lot of money.
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all roads lead to Rome
What does "all roads lead to Rome" mean? | the same end or goal may be reached by many different ways | All roads lead to Rome and the two groups used two different methods to finish the project.
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sleep like a log/baby
What does "sleep like a log/baby" mean? | to sleep very soundly | I slept like a log last night.
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set the table
What does "set the table" mean? | to place plates/glasses/napkins on the table before a meal | I set the table for my mother while she was cooking dinner.
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for a song
What does "for a song" mean? | at a low price, cheaply | We bought the car for a song and will use it on our holidays.
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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. |
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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.
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put on a performance/play
What does "put on a performance/play" mean? | to produce or arrange a play or other performance | My sister helped put on the school play.
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cheese
What does "cheese" mean? | smile (when asked with the word as someone takes a picture). | Say cheese for the camera.
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hooker
What does "hooker" mean? | prostitute; whore |
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with a vengeance
What does "with a vengeance" mean? | with determination and eagerness | The basketball team came out with a vengeance after the break and won the game easily.
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howler
What does "howler" mean? | amusing, large error |
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