American Idioms and Expressions

Of Course Idiom

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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of course
What does of course mean?
certainly, definitely, naturally"Of course you can use my car if you want."
of course
What does of course mean?
certainly, definitely, naturally "Of course you can use my car if you want to."


Some Random Idioms
on medication
What does "on medication" mean?
taking medicine for a current medical problemThe woman has been on medication for many years.
control the purse strings
What does "control the purse strings" mean?
to be in charge of the money in a business or a householdMy sister controls the purse strings in her family.
cool one`s heels
What does "cool one`s heels" mean?
to be kept waitingThe man was forced to cool his heels in the waiting room before his boss would talk to him.
balance the books
What does "balance the books" mean?
to check that all the money in a business is accounted forThe accountant spent several days trying to balance the books of his company.
packed in like sardines
What does "packed in like sardines" mean?
to be packed in very tightly The commuters were packed in like sardines in the subway car.

in the twinkling of an eye
What does "in the twinkling of an eye" mean?
very quickly I went into the store and in the twinkling of an eye I lost my wallet.

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