American Idioms and Expressions

Live Through (something) 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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live through (something)
What does live through (something) mean?		 endure somethingThe people in the town lived through one of the worst disasters in many years.

Some Random Idioms
Climb on the bandwagon
What does "Climb on the bandwagon" mean?		 When people climb on the bandwagon they do something because it is popular and everyone else is doing it.
air (something) out
What does "air (something) out" mean?		 to freshen something by putting it in the open air We put the blankets outside in order to air them out.

saddle (someone) with (something)
What does "saddle (someone) with (something)" mean?		 to give someone something undesirable or difficult to deal withI try not to saddle my friend with the problems that I am having at work.
on campus
What does "on campus" mean?		 located on the grounds of a college or university There was a bank on campus which many of the students used.

It's your funeral
What does "It's your funeral" mean?		 The other person has made a decision that you think is bad. However, it is their choice; it is their funeral.
to speak of
What does "to speak of" mean?		 important, worth talking aboutWe did not do anything to speak of during our summer vacation.
go on record
What does "go on record" mean?		 make an official statement rather than an informal oneThe mayor of the city plans to go on record as being opposed to the new convention center.
a horse of a different color
What does "a horse of a different color" mean?		 something totally separate and differentWe should not be talking about that issue now. It is a horse of a different color.
hard up
What does "hard up" mean?		 desperate for company, attention, or affection. He's hard up for work these days and doesn't have any money.
come out with (something)
What does "come out with (something)" mean?		 to say something, to make something known The child has recently come out with many funny expressions.

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