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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mind over matter
What does mind over matter mean? | if you really want to you can do something that is very difficult or even impossible | "It is mind over matter. If you really want to succeed with your project you will be able to do it."
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mind over matter
What does mind over matter mean? | if you really want to you can do something that is very difficult or even impossible |
"It is mind over matter. If you want to succeed with your project you will be able to do it."
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do (something) in a heartbeat
What does "do (something) in a heartbeat" mean? | to do something almost immediately if you have the chance | I would change jobs in a heartbeat if I had the chance.
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come around
What does "come around" mean? | to finally agree to something, to return to consciousness or wake up | My father finally came around and agreed to let me go to Germany to study.
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turn tail
What does "turn tail" mean? | to run away from trouble or danger |
We decided to turn tail and leave the restaurant before there was an argument.
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as usual
What does "as usual" mean? | most of the time, following the usual pattern | As usual, the girl forgot to bring her book to class.
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wear one`s heart on one`s sleeve
What does "wear one`s heart on one`s sleeve" mean? | to show one`s feelings openly | The man wore his heart on his sleeve when he talked about his sick son.
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get a foothold (somewhere)
What does "get a foothold (somewhere)" mean? | to get an initial position of support, to reach a starting point | The small company was able to get a foothold in the breakfast cereal market.
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Running on fumes
What does "Running on fumes" mean? | If someone has used all their energy on something, but must continue, they are running on fumes. It is an expression used when driving a car when the needle is on empty but still running. We say it is 'running on fumes'. |
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slime
What does "slime" mean? | disgusting, worthless person |
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On your high horse
What does "On your high horse" mean? | When someone is on their high horse, they are being inflexible, arrogant and will not make any compromises. |
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get down to the facts
What does "get down to the facts" mean? | to begin to discuss things that matter, to get to the truth |
When the trial began the lawyers tried to get down to the facts of the case.
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in the homestretch
What does "in the homestretch" mean? | be close to completion | be close to completionThe project to build the new bridge is now in the homestretch.
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