American Idioms and Expressions

Never Mind Idiom

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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never mind
What does never mind mean?
don`t worry, don`t bother"If you don`t have time to pick up my laundry today, never mind, I will get it tomorrow."
never mind
What does never mind mean?
don`t worry, don`t bother "If you don`t have time to pick up my laundry today, never mind, I will get it tomorrow."


Some Random Idioms
cost an arm and a leg
What does "cost an arm and a leg" mean?
to cost much money My father's new car cost an arm and a leg.

kick
What does "kick" mean?
good feeling or pleasure derived from something
keep (someone or something) in mind
What does "keep (someone or something) in mind" mean?
remember and think about someone or somethingI told my co-workers to keep the new starting time for work in mind.
Place in the sun
What does "Place in the sun" mean?
If you have your place in the sun, you find wealth, happiness or whatever you are looking for in life.
born out of wedlock
What does "born out of wedlock" mean?
to be born to an unmarried motherThe young mother had two children born out of wedlock.
go off
What does "go off" mean?
to begin to ring or buzzThe fire alarm started to go off just as we entered the building.
a yes-man
What does "a yes-man" mean?
: someone who tries to get approval by agreeing with everyone.A: "Why does the boss think Arnold is sointelligent?"B: "Because Arnold is a yes-man. He agrees with everything theboss says!"
scratch the surface
What does "scratch the surface" mean?
to only begin to do or learn somethingMy friend is interested in classical music but she has only begun to scratch the surface of what is available.
Ride high
What does "Ride high" mean?
If someone is riding high, they are very successful at the moment.
fit like a glove
What does "fit like a glove" mean?
to fit perfectly The woman's new dress fit like a glove so she was very happy.

Hatchet job
What does "Hatchet job" mean?
A piece of criticism that destroys someone's reputation is a hatchet job.

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