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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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let it rip
What does let it rip mean? | let something go at full speed, take off all restraints | He let it rip and left the shore in the motorboat.
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let it rip
What does let it rip mean? | to let something go at full speed, to take off all restraints |
I let it rip when I got on the motorcycle.
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dipshit
What does "dipshit" mean? | jerk; twit; oaf |
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blow (someone or something) off
What does "blow (someone or something) off" mean? | to avoid someone, to not attend something |
We blew off the chance to go to the general meeting.
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all or nothing
What does "all or nothing" mean? | everything, one hundred percent of something |
It is all or nothing. If I cannot fully participate in the meeting I will not attend.
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broad in the beam
What does "broad in the beam" mean? | wide hips or large buttocks |
The woman is broad in the beam but she does not worry about it at all.
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come down hard on (someone)
What does "come down hard on (someone)" mean? | to scold or punish someone severely |
The police are coming down hard on drunk drivers now.
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give three cheers for (someone)
What does "give three cheers for (someone)" mean? | to give praise or approval to someone who has done well | The crowd gave three cheers to the team after they won the final game.
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spread one's wings
What does "spread one's wings" mean? | to begin to be independent and try new things |
My uncle's friend is beginning to spread his wings and try many new things.
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catch some Z's
What does "catch some Z's" mean? | sleep; take a nap |
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getup
What does "getup" mean? | fancy dress or costume | "What was that strange getup that your friend was wearing the other day?"
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for certain
What does "for certain" mean? | without doubt, certainly, surely | He will not be playing in the game tonight for certain.
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pimpmobile
What does "pimpmobile" mean? | big, flashy car, often with bright colors, lights, and chrome |
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