American Idioms and Expressions

Magic Bullet 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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magic bullet
What does magic bullet mean?
amazing and full-proof solution

Some Random Idioms
have had a good innings
What does "have had a good innings" mean?
have enjoyed a long period of positive action or opportunity (from cricket where an innings is the time that a team spends batting and a good innings is when they score a lot of runs) have enjoyed a long period of positive action or opportunity (from cricket where an innings is the time that a team spends batting and a good innings is when they score a lot of runs)The team had a very good innings and won the match easily.
in the wind
What does "in the wind" mean?
soon to happen, being plannedIt is in the wind that they are planning to open a new store next year.
put one's face on
What does "put one's face on" mean?
to put make-up on one's faceThe woman spent a long time putting her face on.
catch up with (someone or something)
What does "catch up with (someone or something)" mean?
to become even with someone (in a race or in schoolwork etc.) I think that it is too late to catch up with the rest of the class.

Driven by a motor
What does "Driven by a motor" mean?
This is used to describe people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder when they talk excessively: 'they act as if driven by a motor.'
scope out
What does "scope out" mean?
assess or evaluate somebody visually
no trespassing
What does "no trespassing" mean?
no entry to a placeThere was no trespassing on the field next to the large oil tanks.
paradise (on earth)
What does "paradise (on earth)" mean?
a place on earth that is as lovely as paradiseThe resort in the mountains was paradise on earth.
a fish out of water
What does "a fish out of water" mean?
someone who does not fit in The man was like a fish out of water at the expensive restaurant.

Recipe for disaster
What does "Recipe for disaster" mean?
A recipe for disaster is a mixture of people and events that could only possibly result in trouble.
(not one's) cup of tea
What does "(not one's) cup of tea" mean?
something that one does not enjoy or do well (usually used in the negative)Going to art galleries is not my cup of tea so I think that I will stay home this evening.

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