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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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new blood
What does new blood mean? | fresh energy or power, someone or something that gives new life or vigor to something | She is a good employee and helped us to inject some new blood into our organization.
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new blood
What does new blood mean? | new members brought into a group, new workers in a company | We have got lots of new blood in our club recently.
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new blood
What does new blood mean? | new members brought into a group, new workers in a company |
We have lots of new blood in our club.
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new blood
What does new blood mean? | fresh energy or power, someone or something that provides new life or vigor to something |
The woman is a good employee and helped to bring new blood into our organization.
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like a bat out of hell
What does "like a bat out of hell" mean? | with great speed and force | I ran like a bat out of hell to get the bus.
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for one's (own) part
What does "for one's (own) part" mean? | from one's point of view |
For my part, I do not plan to help with the staff dinner.
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cop a plea
What does "cop a plea" mean? | to plead guilty to a crime or decide not to fight against a charge in order to try and receive a light punishment, to plea bargain (usually done in a negotiation between the defendant and his or her |
The man copped a plea and went to hear what the judge would decide regarding his case.
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get in on (something)
What does "get in on (something)" mean? | to become involved in something |
My friend wants to get in on the planning of the summer festival.
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money is no object
What does "money is no object" mean? | it does not matter how much something costs | Money is no object and I plan to stay in the best hotels during my holiday.
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at this juncture
What does "at this juncture" mean? | at the present time | We were told that at this juncture there was no point to continue with the meeting.
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Take for granted
What does "Take for granted" mean? | If you take something for granted, you don't worry or think about it because you assume you will always have it. If you take someone for granted, you don't show your appreciation to them. |
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hard up
What does "hard up" mean? | desperate for company, attention, or affection. | He's hard up for work these days and doesn't have any money.
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make an appointment (with someone)
What does "make an appointment (with someone)" mean? | schedule a meeting with someone | I made an appointment with my dentist to have my teeth checked.
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hold up
What does "hold up" mean? | stop, delay | The accident held up traffic for over three hours at the border crossing.
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