American Idioms and Expressions

Leave (someone) Flat 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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leave (someone) flat
What does leave (someone) flat mean?		 fail to entertain or stimulate someone, leave someone with no moneyMy friend's attempt at making a joke left everyone in the room flat.

Some Random Idioms
cross out (something) or cross (something) out
What does "cross out (something) or cross (something) out" mean?		 to eliminate something by drawing a line through it I crossed out my name from the list of volunteers.

it takes two to tango
What does "it takes two to tango" mean?		 if a problem or an argument involve two people then both people are responsible for the problemIt takes two to tango and my friend should not blame me for all of our problems.
tough it out
What does "tough it out" mean?		 to endure a difficult situationI want to quit my job but for now I plan to tough it out.
keep one`s head
What does "keep one`s head" mean?		 stay calm when there is trouble or dangerHe is a very good leader and is able to keep his head during an emergency.
fire away at (someone or something)
What does "fire away at (someone or something)" mean?		 to shoot at someone or something, to ask many questionsThe students began to fire away at the speaker after he finished his speech.
stick in (someone's) throat/craw
What does "stick in (someone's) throat/craw" mean?		 an idea or situation is difficult for you to accept and irritates or displeases youThe customer's attitude sticks in my throat and I am always happy to see him leave.
ground-pounder
What does "ground-pounder" mean?		infantryman
a low blow
What does "a low blow" mean?		 a big disappointment. A: "Fred seems depressed. Is he OK?" B: "He's OK, but not good. It was a low blow for him to belaid off from his job."
All over the show
What does "All over the show" mean?		 If something is all over the show, it's in a complete mess.An alternative to 'All over the shop'.
bite the dust
What does "bite the dust" mean?		 to be killed, to break down, to be defeatedI think that my car will bite the dust soon.
at one sitting
What does "at one sitting" mean?		 at one time, during one period We ate most of the cake at one sitting.

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