American Idioms and Expressions

Learn (something) By Heart 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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learn (something) by heart
What does learn (something) by heart mean?
memorize somethingI quickly learned my library card number by heart.
learn (something) by heart
What does learn (something) by heart mean?
to memorize somethingThe children were forced to learn the poem by heart.

Some Random Idioms
Split the blanket
What does "Split the blanket" mean?
If people split the blanket, it means they get a divorce or end their relationship.
homey
What does "homey" mean?
good friend. My homies all think I look good in black.
quick on the draw
What does "quick on the draw" mean?
to be quick to respond to something, to be quick to draw a gun and shootThe man is quick on the draw and can answer most questions immediately.
posh
What does "posh" mean?
fancy; upscale
flame
What does "flame" mean?
angry message or personal attack online
what's the deal
What does "what's the deal" mean?
idiom. what is going on now
chap
What does "chap" mean?
fellow; guy
mess around/about
What does "mess around/about" mean?
to play around or engage in idle activityThe children were messing around in the school yard before the class began.
a passport to (something)
What does "a passport to (something)" mean?
something that allows something good to happenA university education is often a passport to a better job.
like waving a red flag in front of a bull
What does "like waving a red flag in front of a bull" mean?
what you are doing will definitely make someone angry or upset Talking about the city mayor with my father is like waving a red flag in front of a bull. He hates the city mayor.

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