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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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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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step into (someone's) shoes
What does "step into (someone's) shoes" mean? | to take over a job or some role from someone | I plan to step into my supervisor's shoes when he is away on vacation.
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In a cleft stick
What does "In a cleft stick" mean? | If you are in a cleft stick, you are in a difficult situation, caught between choices. |
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on (someone's) behalf
What does "on (someone's) behalf" mean? | acting as someone's agent, acting for the benefit of someone | I was able to sign for the registered letter on my wife's behalf.
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highway robbery
What does "highway robbery" mean? | the charging of a high price for something | The amount of money that the company is charging for its services is highway robbery.
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pick a lock
What does "pick a lock" mean? | to open a lock without a key | The robbers picked the lock and entered the store.
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bitch
What does "bitch" mean? | complain; gripe. | It's always bitch, bitch, bitch with you.
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rub shoulders with (someone)
What does "rub shoulders with (someone)" mean? | to be in the same place as someone, to meet and mix with others |
We went to the party and were able to rub shoulders with some interesting artists.
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Keep your head above water
What does "Keep your head above water" mean? | If you are just managing to survive financially, you are keeping your head above water. |
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in care of (someone)
What does "in care of (someone)" mean? | send something to one person at the address of another person | My income tax refund was sent to me in care of my company.
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now and then
What does "now and then" mean? | occasionally | I like to go to that restaurant now and then.
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Gild the lily
What does "Gild the lily" mean? | If you gild the lily, you decorate something that is already ornate. |
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dig in
What does "dig in" mean? | to begin eating | "Let`s dig in and eat before the food gets cold!"
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a free hand
What does "a free hand" mean? | great freedom to do something | We had a free hand to design the sport`s program for the university.
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