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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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no skin off (someone's) teeth/nose
What does no skin off (someone's) teeth/nose mean? | no difficulty for someone | It will be no skin off my teeth if the meeting is not held.
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AFK
What does "AFK" mean? | away from keyboard |
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ace
What does "ace" mean? | best; top-notch; most competent person |
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flip side
What does "flip side" mean? | opposite side of a phonograph (vinyl) record |
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steamed up
What does "steamed up" mean? | to be angry | I was steamed up over the fact that my friend lost the spare keys to my apartment.
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sleazebag
What does "sleazebag" mean? | disgusting , repulsive person |
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had best (do something)
What does "had best (do something)" mean? | should do something, ought to do something | I had best go home soon as I want to get up early tomorrow morning.
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sub
What does "sub" mean? | sandwich made with Italian bread sliced lengthwise, filled with cold cuts, cheese, and vegetables |
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no holds barred
What does "no holds barred" mean? |
idiom. unfettered; without rules or regulations; harsh; rough |
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tricky
What does "tricky" mean? | easily confused or misunderstood. | "This problem is tricky. I don't really understand it."
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look at what the cat dragged in
What does "look at what the cat dragged in" mean? |
idiom. see who just arrived (said in frustration or with sarcastic overtones) |
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peepers
What does "peepers" mean? | eyes |
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Run before you can walk
What does "Run before you can walk" mean? | If someone tries to run before they can walk, they try to do something requiring a high level of knowledge before they have learned the basics. |
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mug
What does "mug" mean? | study; learn quickly or intensively |
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itchy/itching palm
What does "itchy/itching palm" mean? | to be greedy, to have a desire for money/tips | The police officer had an itching palm and took much money from criminals before he was arrested.
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