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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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once bitten, twice shy
What does once bitten, twice shy mean? | if something goes wrong one time then you will be careful about doing the same thing again | Once bitten, twice shy and because the woman lost much money on the stock market she did not want to invest money there again.
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beyond one's means
What does "beyond one's means" mean? | to be more than one can afford |
The expensive boat was beyond our means.
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turn a profit
What does "turn a profit" mean? | to make a profit | The supermarket has been turning a profit since it opened.
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flunk out
What does "flunk out" mean? | to fail a course, to fail and then leave school |
The boy was very smart but he flunked out of his language class.
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Seven sheets to the wind
What does "Seven sheets to the wind" mean? | If someone is seven sheets to the wind, they are very drunk. |
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turnoff
What does "turnoff" mean? | something unappealing, unenjoyable, or disgusting |
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walk on eggshells/eggs
What does "walk on eggshells/eggs" mean? | to be very cautious and careful around someone so that he or she does not become angry |
I must walk on eggshells when I ask my boss a question.
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beyond one's means
What does "beyond one's means" mean? | more than one can afford | The young man was living beyond his means before he got his first job.
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downer
What does "downer" mean? | a disappointing, depressing event or situation |
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make eyes at (someone)
What does "make eyes at (someone)" mean? | to try to attract someone, to flirt with someone | The woman in the restaurant is always making eyes at the customers.
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as slippery as an eel
What does "as slippery as an eel" mean? | undependable, devious, cannot be trusted | That sales person is as slippery as an eel and you should be careful when you talk to him.
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silence is golden
What does "silence is golden" mean? | sometimes it is better to say nothing | The man believes that silence is golden and he is very careful what he says.
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On the tip of your tongue
What does "On the tip of your tongue" mean? | If a word is on the tip of your tongue, you know you know the word, but you just can't quite remember it at the moment. |
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