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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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make a check out (to someone)
What does make a check out (to someone) mean? | write a check to give to someone with their name on it | I made a check out to the animal hospital after they cared for our dog.
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in place of (someone or something)
What does "in place of (someone or something)" mean? | instead of someone or something | I was able to play in the soccer tournament in place of an injured player.
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Run the show
What does "Run the show" mean? | If someone runs the show, they like to be in control and make all the decisions. |
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gravy train
What does "gravy train" mean? | a job or some work that pays more than it is worth | The job was a gravy train and I made a lot of money when I worked there.
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hard feelings
What does "hard feelings" mean? | anger; animosity; bitter feelings. | A: "I'm sorry that Jim got the job instead ofyou."B: "I have no hard feelings toward him; I know that he hadstronger qualifications."
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Hollow victory
What does "Hollow victory" mean? | A hollow victory is where someone wins something in name, but are seen not to have gained anything by winning. |
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feel like a million (bucks/dollars)
What does "feel like a million (bucks/dollars)" mean? | to feel great, to feel well and healthy | I feel like a million dollars today and I plan to go swimming.
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vid
What does "vid" mean? | video tape |
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stand behind (someone or something)
What does "stand behind (someone or something)" mean? | to endorse or guarantee something or the actions of a person | The company will always stand behind their products.
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walking wounded
What does "walking wounded" mean? | dumb people |
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Go to your head
What does "Go to your head" mean? | If something goes to your head, it makes you feel vain. If alcohol goes to your head, it makes you feel drunk quickly. |
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On the cheap
What does "On the cheap" mean? | If you do something on the cheap, you spend as little as possible to do it. |
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(in) high gear
What does "(in) high gear" mean? | at top speed, full activity | The preparations for his visit have been in high gear all week.
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cut and run
What does "cut and run" mean? | to leave as quickly as possible | We cut and run as soon as we had finished delivering the goods.
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keep a civil tongue
What does "keep a civil tongue" mean? | speak decently and politely | The angry customer was asked to keep a civil tongue when talking with the sales clerk.
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