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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not move a muscle
What does not move a muscle mean? | not move even a small amount | The doctor told me not to move a muscle when he was fixing my leg.
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not move a muscle
What does not move a muscle mean? | to remain perfectly motionless | I was told to not move a muscle while the dentist was working on my teeth.
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not move a muscle
What does not move a muscle mean? | do not move at all | I did not move a muscle when the large dog approached me on the street.
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(not) move a muscle
What does (not) move a muscle mean? | to not move at all |
I did not move a muscle when the large dog approached me on the street.
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(not) move a muscle
What does (not) move a muscle mean? | to not move even a small amount |
The doctor told me not to move a muscle when he was fixing my leg.
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not move a muscle
What does not move a muscle mean? | to remain perfectly motionless |
I was told to not move a muscle while the dentist was working on my teeth.
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Some Random Idioms
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by chance
What does "by chance" mean? | without planning | By chance I saw my father's friend in the supermarket.
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fish for a compliment
What does "fish for a compliment" mean? | to try to get someone to say something nice about you | The man is fishing for a compliment about his new Italian suit.
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not sleep a wink
What does "not sleep a wink" mean? | to not sleep at all | I am tired today because I could not sleep a wink last night.
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blue-ribbon
What does "blue-ribbon" mean? | of superior quality or distinction, the best of a group |
A blue-ribbon panel of experts were asked to suggest a new policy for the city.
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Real trooper
What does "Real trooper" mean? | A real trooper is someone who will fight for what they believe in and doesn't give up easily. |
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stash
What does "stash" mean? | hidden supply of drugs or drug-related items |
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let (someone) down easy
What does "let (someone) down easy" mean? | tell someone some disappointing news in a way that makes them feel good | I will talk to her tomorrow and try and let her down easy about her not getting the promotion.
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Your secret is safe with me.
What does "Your secret is safe with me." mean? | I won't tell anyone your secret | "Your secret is safe with me", I told my friend when he told me about his problems.
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on the beam
What does "on the beam" mean? | to be doing well, to be just right or correct | What the politician said about the tax problem was right on the beam.
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