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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."
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Mind your own beeswax
What does "Mind your own beeswax" mean? | This idiom means that people should mind their own business and not interfere in other people's affairs. |
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as busy as a beaver
What does "as busy as a beaver" mean? | very busy | I have been as busy as a beaver all morning trying to finish my work.
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pick up the tab
What does "pick up the tab" mean? | to pay the bill for someone else | I picked up the tab for the dinner at the restaurant.
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ESP
What does "ESP" mean? | Extrasensory Perception | Extrasensory PerceptionThe movie was about a small boy who had the ability of ESP.
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hang out one's shingle
What does "hang out one's shingle" mean? | to give public notice of the opening of a doctor's office etc. | The doctor decided to hang out his shingle as soon as he finished medical school.
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make a killing
What does "make a killing" mean? | make a large amount of money | Her mother made a killing on the real estate market before she retired.
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no point in (something)
What does "no point in (something)" mean? | no purpose in doing something | There is no point in talking to my supervisor. He never listens to what I am saying.
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have a big mouth
What does "have a big mouth" mean? | be a person who gossips or tells secrets | My friend has a big mouth so I don't like to tell him any secrets.
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In the swing
What does "In the swing" mean? | If things are in the swing, they are progressing well. |
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as if
What does "as if" mean? | a strong expression of disbelief said in response to something that is false but the speaker wishes were true. | Go on a date with him. As if!
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by the year
What does "by the year" mean? | one year at a time | The contract for the garbage pickup is renewed by the year.
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hate (someone's) guts
What does "hate (someone's) guts" mean? | hate someone very much | I think that my neighbor hates my guts. He will never say hello to me.
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Wake up and smell the coffee
What does "Wake up and smell the coffee" mean? | When someone doesn't realise what is really happening or is not paying enough attention to events around them, you can tell them to wake up and smell the coffee. |
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