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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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of course
What does of course mean? | certainly, definitely, naturally | "Of course you can use my car if you want."
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he who lives by the sword dies by the sword
What does "he who lives by the sword dies by the sword" mean? | people who commit violent acts will encounter violence themselves | people who commit violent acts will encounter violence themselvesThe young man was involved in selling illegal drugs and he was found murdered. Sadly, he who lives by the sword dies by the sword.
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pop up
What does "pop up" mean? | to appear suddenly or unexpectedly | I had not seen my friend for a year but suddenly he popped up for a visit last week.
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radical
What does "radical" mean? | excellent; good |
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pysched up
What does "pysched up" mean? | thrilled; excited; stimulated; eager |
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Mind the gap
What does "Mind the gap" mean? | Mind the gap is an instruction used on the Underground in the UK to warn passengers to be careful when leaving the tube or train as there is quite a distance between the train and the platform. |
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straight from the horse`s mouth
What does "straight from the horse`s mouth" mean? | directly from the person who said something, directly from a dependable source | I heard it straight from the horse`s mouth that our supervisor will be leaving the company next week.
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odds and ends
What does "odds and ends" mean? | a variety of small items (sometimes remnants of something) | We made games for the children from odds and ends that we found around the house.
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fuck like bunnies
What does "fuck like bunnies" mean? | have sex regularly and repeatedly |
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to perk up
What does "to perk up" mean? | to become energetic or happy after being sad or tired | My sister began to perk up after she had a chance to rest after her long drive.
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through thick and thin
What does "through thick and thin" mean? | through all difficulties and troubles, through good times and bad times | The woman's husband is always ready to help her and supports her through thick and thin.
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nothing but skin and bones
What does "nothing but skin and bones" mean? | to be very thin or emaciated | The young man was nothing but skin and bones when he returned from the camping trip.
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number one
What does "number one" mean? | oneself, one`s own interests | He is always looking out for number one and will never do anything for other people.
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The smoking lamp is out
What does "The smoking lamp is out" mean? | No smoking! | California is a strange place. In restaurants and bars the smoking lamp is out, but in the cannabis buyers club you can smoke all you like.
The smoking lamp probably came into use during the 16th Century when seamen began smoking on board vessels. The lamp was used to light the smoke before matches were invented.
The smoking lamp was also a safety measure. It was devised mainly to keep the fire hazard away from highly combustible woodwork and gunpowder.
Most navies established regulations restricting smoking to certain areas on board. Usually, the lamp was located in the forecastle or the area directly surrounding the galley indicting that smoking was permitted in this area. |
Practical joke
What does "Practical joke" mean? | A practical joke is a trick played on someone that is meant to be funny for people watching, though normally embarrassing for the person being tricked. |
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