American Idioms and Expressions

On The Loose 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. .

on the loose What does on the loose mean?	to be free to go, to be not shut in or stopped by anything	The zoo animals were on the loose for three hours before the zookeeper discovered their escape.
on the loose What does on the loose mean?	free to go, not shut in or locked in by anything	The zoo animals were on the loose for three hours before the zookeeper discovered their escape.
	Some Random Idioms
chopper What does "chopper" mean?	motorcyle
Fat head What does "Fat head" mean?	A fat head is a dull, stupid person.
Legend in your own lunchtime What does "Legend in your own lunchtime" mean?	Somebody who becomes a legend in their own lifetime acquires fame, but often only to a select or specialist audience, while they are still alive.
tunes What does "tunes" mean?	music; records; CDs
have clean hands What does "have clean hands" mean?	to be guiltless	The man claims to have clean hands in the affair regarding the stolen goods.
have butterflies in one`s stomach What does "have butterflies in one`s stomach" mean?	to have a feeling of fear or anxiety in one's stomach	I had butterflies in my stomach when I received the award. Fish Idioms

And all that jazz What does "And all that jazz" mean?	This idiom means that everything related or similar is included.
out on one's ear What does "out on one's ear" mean?	to be forced to (unwillingly) leave one's job/organization/home	The man did not pay his rent for two months and he was quickly out on his ear.
carry the ball What does " carry the ball" mean?	to be in charge of something	The vice-president was asked to carry the ball while the president was away.
Tickle your fancy What does "Tickle your fancy" mean?	If something tickles your fancy, it appeals to you and you want to try it or have it.
No sweat! What does "No sweat!" mean?	No problem! No difficulty!	"No sweat. I will finish work early and then drive you to the airport."
Bounce off the walls What does "Bounce off the walls" mean?	If someone's bouncing off the walls, they are very excited about something.

Search

Valid HTML 4.01 Transitional

Valid HTML 4.01 Transitional