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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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off campus
What does off campus mean? | to be not on the grounds of a college or university | The used bookstore was off campus but it was very popular with the university students.
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off campus
What does off campus mean? | at a different location than the grounds of a college or university | Most of the students went to a restaurant off campus when they had the chance.
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off campus
What does off campus mean? | at a different location than the grounds of a college or university |
Many of the students liked to go to a restaurant off campus.
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off campus
What does off campus mean? | not on the grounds of a college or university |
The used bookstore was off campus but it was very popular with the university students.
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for short
What does "for short" mean? | in a short form |
The man always uses his nickname for short.
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occur to (someone)
What does "occur to (someone)" mean? | to come into someone's mind (an idea or thought) | It occurred to me that I will not be able to meet my friend on Saturday because I have to go to the airport to meet someone else.
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shot
What does "shot" mean? | tired; exhausted; damaged; ruined |
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outside the box
What does "outside the box" mean? | not bound by old and limiting structures/rules/practices | Everybody in the design company was encouraged to think outside the box in order to be creative.
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true to form
What does "true to form" mean? | exactly as expected, following the usual pattern | True to form our teacher refused to accept any of our papers late.
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veg out
What does "veg out" mean? | relax; take it easy; do very little |
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give one's best
What does "give one's best" mean? |
idiom. make a supreme effort; perform as well as one can |
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Unwavering loyalty
What does "Unwavering loyalty" mean? | Unwavering loyalty does not question or doubt the person or issue and supports them completely. |
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all ears
What does "all ears" mean? | to be eager to listen to someone |
"I`m all ears, please tell me about the party."
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