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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 hand
What does on hand mean? | to be available | I am sorry but I do not have any aspirin on hand at the moment.
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on hand
What does on hand mean? | to be nearby, to be within reach | "Please keep your dictionary on hand in case you need to use it."
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on hand
What does on hand mean? | to be present | The speaker will be on hand after the lecture if you have any questions that you want to ask her.
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on hand
What does on hand mean? | nearby, available, in one's possession | We did not have a screwdriver on hand so we could not fix the stove.
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on hand
What does on hand mean? | present | Our teacher is always on hand when we need someone to help us.
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on hand
What does on hand mean? | to be in one's possession, to be ready | We did not have enough supplies on hand and were unable to finish the job.
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on hand
What does on hand mean? | nearby, available, in one's possession |
We did not have a screwdriver on hand so we could not fix the door.
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on hand
What does on hand mean? | present |
Our teacher is always on hand when we need someone to help us.
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on hand
What does on hand mean? | to be in one's possession, to be ready |
We did not have enough supplies on hand so we were unable to finish the job.
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on hand
What does on hand mean? | available |
I do not have any aspirin on hand at the moment.
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Some Random Idioms
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IMF
What does "IMF" mean? | International Monetary Fund - an international agency that
works to stabilize currencies etc. | International Monetary Fund - an international agency that works to stabilize currencies etc.The IMF imposed very strict currency guidelines that many people were opposed to.
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blimey
What does "blimey" mean? | wow; oh (used to express surprise or excitement) |
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at a loss for words
What does "at a loss for words" mean? | speechless, unable to speak |
I was at a loss for words when I met my friend after many years.
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con (someone) out of (something)
What does "con (someone) out of (something)" mean? | to trick someone to give you money or something valuable |
The man on the street corner tried to con the woman out of some money.
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a tightwad
What does "a tightwad" mean? | : someone who is very frugal and unwilling
to spend money unnecessarily. | A: Will Charlie donate any money to the activities fund? B: Absolutely not! He's a real tightwad!"
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on again, off again
What does "on again, off again" mean? | to be unsettled/changeable/uncertain | The plans for the fireworks display were on again, off again because of the rainy and windy weather.
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streets are paved with gold
What does "streets are paved with gold" mean? | a place (usually a city) where you can make much money | Many people believed that the streets were paved with gold when they moved to the city to try to have a better life.
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no flies on (someone)
What does "no flies on (someone)" mean? | very fast or busy (too fast or busy for a fly to stay on someone) |
There are no flies on my friend. He is always moving or going somewhere.
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As good as new
What does "As good as new" mean? | If something has been used but is still in extremely good condition, it is as good as new. |
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run out of time
What does "run out of time" mean? | to use up all the available time | We ran out of time at the meeting so we could not discuss the staffing issue.
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take up (space or room)
What does "take up (space or room)" mean? | to fill a space or room, to occupy space or room | The old chairs are taking up space in the garage.
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