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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make a reservation
What does make a reservation mean? | reserve a seat in an airplane/restaurant etc. in advance | I phoned the airline last night so that I could make a reservation.
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make a reservation
What does make a reservation mean? | to reserve a seat in an airplane or restaurant etc. |
I phoned the airline last night so that I could make a reservation.
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Some Random Idioms
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get it
What does "get it" mean? | understand (a joke, information, an idea) |
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have a notion to do (something)
What does "have a notion to do (something)" mean? | to have a desire to do something | I have a notion to go to the beach for my holidays.
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Newfangled
What does "Newfangled" mean? | People who don't like new methods, technologies, etc, describe them as newfangled, which means new but not as good or nice as the old ones. |
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take the law into one's own hands
What does "take the law into one's own hands" mean? | to act as a judge and jury for someone who has done something wrong | The soldiers took the law into their own hands when they entered the town.
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Call on the carpet
What does "Call on the carpet" mean? | If you are called on the carpet, you are summoned for a reprimand by superiors or others in power. |
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take (something) to heart
What does "take (something) to heart" mean? | to consider something seriously | You should not really take what he says to heart. He is really very kind.
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wishy-washy
What does "wishy-washy" mean? | unable to decide, have no definite opinion | He is very wishy-washy and can never make up his mind about what he wants to do.
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a tough break
What does "a tough break" mean? | an unlucky event, a misfortune | The musician received a tough break when he became sick immediately before the music contest.
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worm one's way out of (something)
What does "worm one's way out of (something)" mean? | to squeeze or wiggle out of a problem or a responsibility |
My friend was able to worm her way out of her problems at work.
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lay one's eyes on (someone or something)
What does "lay one's eyes on (someone or something)" mean? | to see or find someone or something |
"If you lay your eyes on my house keys please tell me."
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on one's feet
What does "on one's feet" mean? | standing up | Everybody in the audience was on their feet when the singer walked onto the stage.
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Get on your nerves
What does "Get on your nerves" mean? | If something gets on your nerves, it annoys or irritates you. |
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