American Idioms and Expressions

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. .

of the same mind What does of the same mind mean?	to have the same opinion about something, to agree on something with someone else	I was of the same mind as my friend when we made our decision about our holiday.
of the same mind What does of the same mind mean?	to have the same opinion about something, to agree on something with someone else	I was of the same mind as my friend when we made our decision about our holiday.
	Some Random Idioms
find one's feet What does "find one's feet" mean?	to become used to a new situation or experience	My uncle is finally finding his feet in his new job.
Have your fill What does "Have your fill" mean?	If you have had your fill, you are fed up of somebody or something.
gob What does "gob" mean?	mass or hunk of something; a large amount of something
tough What does "tough" mean?	difficult.
follow in (someone`s) footsteps/tracks What does "follow in (someone`s) footsteps/tracks" mean?	to follow someone`s example, to follow someone exactly	The boy is following in his father`s footsteps and has decided to work for a bank.
toss one's tacos What does "toss one's tacos" mean?	throw up; vomit
go on a binge What does "go on a binge" mean?	to eat/do too much of something	My friend went on a binge and ate too much chocolate recently.
Keep someone at arm's length What does "Keep someone at arm's length" mean?	If you keep someone or something at arm's length, you keep a safe distance away from them.
perfect couple What does "perfect couple" mean?	two people who appear to get along perfectly	two people who appear to get along perfectlyOur neighors have always seemed to be the perfect couple.
Walk on eggshells What does "Walk on eggshells" mean?	If you have to walk on eggshells when with someone, you have to be very careful because they get angry or offended very easily.('Walk on eggs' is also used.)
Grey suits What does "Grey suits" mean?	The men in grey suits are people who have a lot of power in business or politics, but aren't well-known or charismatic.