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 scene
What does make a scene mean? | make a public display or disturbance | The woman made a scene in the supermarket when she saw the liquid soap on the floor.
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run away with (something)
What does "run away with (something)" mean? | to take something quickly and secretly without permission or by stealing | Someone ran away with the new computer so now we do not have one.
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bug juice
What does "bug juice" mean? | fruit drink (not carbonated) |
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Throw someone a line
What does "Throw someone a line" mean? | If someone throws you a line, they give you help when you are in serious difficulties. |
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Heads-up
What does "Heads-up" mean? | A heads-up is advanced information or a warning |
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son of a gun/bitch
What does "son of a gun/bitch" mean? | a horrible person, a difficult task | I wish that that son of a bitch would stop using my camera without asking me.
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fuck like bunnies
What does "fuck like bunnies" mean? | have sex regularly and repeatedly |
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get fucked
What does "get fucked" mean? | have sexual intersource with someone. | I got fucked last night
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smokin'
What does "smokin'" mean? | excellent; very hot |
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dine out
What does "dine out" mean? | to eat a meal at a restaurant | I love to dine out at nice restaurants.
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propose a toast
What does "propose a toast" mean? | to make a toast before drinking | We proposed a toast to our friend who was going away to study for a year.
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separate but equal
What does "separate but equal" mean? | to be segregated but of equal value or quality | The teaching staff and adminstration were separate but equal regarding decisions that were made at the school.
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take a hike
What does "take a hike" mean? |
idiom. leave; get out; go away |
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gas guzzler
What does "gas guzzler" mean? | vehicle that uses a lot of gasoline |
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boys will be boys
What does "boys will be boys" mean? | you should not criticize boys or men for being adventurous or mischievous or noisy because that is how you should expect them to behave | Boys will be boys and the two brothers always come home very dirty.
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