Map Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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. .

map What does map mean?	the face
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stuck on (someone) What does "stuck on (someone)" mean?	to be very much in love with someone, to be crazy about someone	My niece has been stuck on the boy next door for several years now.

fair and impartial What does "fair and impartial" mean?	fair and unbiased	The criminal was given a fair and impartial trial by the court.
around the clock What does "around the clock" mean?	all day and all night	We worked around the clock to get the store ready to open.
eat (someone) out of house and home What does "eat (someone) out of house and home" mean?	to eat much food in someone's home	The two teenage boys were eating their parents out of house and home.

burn up What does "burn up" mean?	to burn completely (usually things and not buildings)	The uniforms burned up in the fire.
the straw that broke the camel`s back What does "the straw that broke the camel`s back" mean?	a small final trouble or problem which follows other troubles and causes everything to collapse or something to happen	The supervisor accusing me of not working hard enough was the straw that broke the camel`s back and I asked for a transfer to another section of the company.
slap (something) together What does "slap (something) together" mean?	to make something in a hurry and without care	We slapped together a picnic table for the company picnic.
break a leg What does "break a leg" mean?	good luck; hope all goes well (from theatrical slang, where "good luck" is a jinx)

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