American Idioms and Expressions

Leave (something) On 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 (something) on
What does leave (something) on mean?
leave something running or operatingI always leave the lights on when I am working around the house.

Some Random Idioms
throw money at (something)
What does "throw money at (something)" mean?
to try to solve a problem by spending money on itThe president of our company is willing to throw much money at a problem to try and solve it.
as snug as a bug in a rug
What does "as snug as a bug in a rug" mean?
cozy and snugThe children were as snug as a bug in a rug as they read a book in the big bed.
before long
What does "before long" mean?
soonI had to wait a few minutes but before long my friend arrived to meet me.
get a grip of oneself
What does "get a grip of oneself" mean?
to take control of one`s feelings The man got a grip of himself and calmed down.

in charge of (someone or something)
What does "in charge of (someone or something)" mean?
to be in control of someone or something, to be responsible for someone or something My sister has been in charge of buying supplies at her company for many years.

bitter pill to swallow
What does "bitter pill to swallow" mean?
an unpleasant fact that one must accept Losing the election was a bitter pill to swallow for the candidate.

plop
What does "plop" mean?
put or place something in some location

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