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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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on consignment
What does on consignment mean? | being sold in a store by someone who still owns the goods | We went to the store to buy some baby furniture that was on consignment.
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on consignment
What does on consignment mean? | being sold in a store but owned by someone who is trying to sell the item in the store |
We went to the store to buy some baby furniture that was being sold on consignment.
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Some Random Idioms
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throw up one`s hands (in despair/frustration)
What does "throw up one`s hands (in despair/frustration)" mean? | to give up trying, to admit that one cannot succeed | I threw up my hands in frustration when I was unable to complete the telephone call.
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make up (something/money/time)
What does "make up (something/money/time)" mean? | do or supply something that is lacking, regain/repay something | I had to make up the time that I was sick by working on Saturday.
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baldie
What does "baldie" mean? | bald man (used as a nickname at times) |
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get out of here
What does "get out of here" mean? | no way; that can't be right; that's wrong |
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straight
What does "straight" mean? | heterosexual as opposed to homosexual or bisexual |
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To little avail
What does "To little avail" mean? | If something is to little avail, it means that, despite great efforts, something ended in failure, but taking comfort from the knowledge that nothing else could have been done to avert or avoid the result. |
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the picture of (something)
What does "the picture of (something)" mean? | the perfect example of something | My father was the picture of health when I saw him last month.
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OK
What does "OK" mean? | (2) neither good nor bad; so-so. | A: "How was the movie?"B: "OK, I guess, but I've seen better ones."
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Bust your balls
What does "Bust your balls" mean? | To harass with the intent to break one's spirit. | When I ask you if you settled that dispute with the IRS, I am not just trying to bust your balls. I am trying to help.
There is a way to castrate a calf, instead of cutting off the Testicles you break them. To "bust your balls" is to turn them from a bull into a steer. Properly directed harassment can have a similar effect on humans. |
keep one's eyes peeled for (someone or something)
What does "keep one's eyes peeled for (someone or something)" mean? | to remain alert and watchful for someone or something |
I waited on the street and kept my eyes peeled for my friend and his car.
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leave/let well enough alone
What does "leave/let well enough alone" mean? | be satisfied with something that is good enough | "You should leave well enough alone and be happy with your work schedule the way it is."
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