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 your marks
What does on your marks mean? | used to tell runners in a race to get into the correct
starting position | used to tell runners in a race to get into the correct starting positionThe race began as soon as the judge yelled, "on your marks, get set, go."
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on your marks
What does on your marks mean? | used to tell runners in a race to get into the correct starting position |
The race began when the judge yelled, "on your marks, get set, go."
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under the sun
What does "under the sun" mean? | anywhere on earth at all, everywhere | We looked for my wallet everywhere under the sun.
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stop off (somewhere)
What does "stop off (somewhere)" mean? | to stop at a place for a short time while going somewhere | We decided to stop off at the fish store before we went home.
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as long as
What does "as long as" mean? | provided that, on condition that |
"As long as you promise to be very careful you can borrow my car."
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Home stretch
What does "Home stretch" mean? | The home stretch is the last part of something, like a journey, race or project. |
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Under your skin
What does "Under your skin" mean? | If someone gets under your skin, they really annoy you. |
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jump off the shelves
What does "jump off the shelves" mean? | to sell very well |
The new children's toy is jumping off the shelves.
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in a stupor
What does "in a stupor" mean? | in a dazed condition | I was in a stupor after I wrote my last exam.
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Run circles around someone
What does "Run circles around someone" mean? | If you can run circles around someone, you are smarter and intellectually quicker than they are. |
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