American Idioms and Expressions

On Location Idiom

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. .

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on location
What does on location mean?
a movie being filmed in a location away from the movie studioThe movie was filmed on location in the mountains.
on location
What does on location mean?
a movie being filmed in a location away from the movie studio The movie was filmed on location in the mountains.


Some Random Idioms
no end of/to (something)
What does "no end of/to (something)" mean?
seeming almost endless, very many/much of somethingHe had no end of problems when he lived overseas for a year.
every dog has his day
What does "every dog has his day" mean?
everyone will have his chance or turnMy friend is very discouraged because of his recent bad luck. However, every dog has his day and he should soon overcome those problems and find success.
What can sorry do?
What does "What can sorry do?" mean?
This means that it is not enough to apologise.
hold up
What does "hold up" mean?
lift, raiseThe students usually hold up their hands when they have a question.
misplace one's trust in (someone)
What does "misplace one's trust in (someone)" mean?
put trust in someone who does not deserve itThe company misplaced their trust in the manager who caused them many legal problems.
rat on
What does "rat on" mean?
inform, snitch, or tell on somebody
sleep on it
What does "sleep on it" mean?
take at least a day to think about something before making a decision. "The job that you're offering me sounds really good,but I'd like to sleep on it before giving you my final decision."
in reference to (something)
What does "in reference to (something)" mean?
concerning/regarding/about somethingThe letter was in reference to my earlier request for legal advice.
boat
What does "boat" mean?
very large car (e.g.: Oldsmobile). Those boats use too much gas.
heart misses/skips a beat
What does "heart misses/skips a beat" mean?
to be startled or excited from surprise/joy/frightMy heart skipped a beat when I heard my name on television.
buck
What does "buck" mean?
one dollar. That costs two bucks. buck

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