American Idioms and Expressions

On Purpose Idiom

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on purpose
What does on purpose mean?
intentionallyI think that the woman spilled her drink on purpose.
on purpose
What does on purpose mean?
intentionally I think that the woman spilled her drink on purpose.


Some Random Idioms
eyepopping
What does "eyepopping" mean?
very appealing or attractive
take (something) to one's grave
What does "take (something) to one's grave" mean?
to carry a secret with you until you dieThe woman plans to take the secret about her sister to her grave.
a matter-of-fact manner/way
What does "a matter-of-fact manner/way" mean?
simply telling or showing the truth, seeming not to care muchThe witness described the murder in a matter-of-fact way.
submarine sandwich
What does "submarine sandwich" mean?
sandwich made with Italian bread sliced lengthwise, filled with cold cuts, cheese, and vegetables
find oneself
What does "find oneself" mean?
to discover what one's talents and preferences areThe woman went to Europe in order to try and find herself.
on the same page
What does "on the same page" mean?
to be thinking similarly about somethingI was on the same page as my friend about our plans for a holiday.
confuse (someone or something) with (someone or something)
What does "confuse (someone or something) with (someone or something)" mean?
to fail to distinguish between two things or people I always confuse our new teacher with our previous teacher.
The boy confused one word with another word.

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