Mayo 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. .

mayo What does mayo mean?	mayonnaise
	Some Random Idioms
go on a binge What does "go on a binge" mean?	to eat or do too much of something	My friend went on a binge and ate too much chocolate.

hit the bull`s-eye What does "hit the bull`s-eye" mean?	go to the most important part of a matter, reach the main question	She hit the bull`s-eye when she suggested that decreasing costs was more important than increasing sales.
back to the drawing board What does "back to the drawing board" mean?	to go back and start a project or idea from the beginning	Our boss does not like our idea so we must go back to the drawing board.
in one ear and out the other What does "in one ear and out the other" mean?	a piece of information is heard and then quickly forgotten	Everything that the teacher said went in one ear and out the other and I did not remember a thing.
roll out the red carpet What does "roll out the red carpet" mean?	to welcome an important guest by putting a red carpet down for him or her to walk on	They rolled out the red carpet when the Queen came for a visit.
Politically correct What does "Politically correct" mean?	Things or people that are politically correct use language that will not cause offence.
get a load off one's mind What does "get a load off one's mind" mean?	to express what one is thinking or worried about	I talked with my supervisor and was able to get a load off my mind regarding our recent conflict.
become engaged with (someone) What does "become engaged with (someone)" mean?	to make a plan to marry someone	The girl has recently become engaged with her boyfriend.
get away with (something) What does "get away with (something)" mean?	to do something that one should not do and not get caught	The criminal got away with stealing the money and was never caught.

American Idioms and Expressions

Mayo Idiom