American Idioms and Expressions

One And All 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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one and all
What does one and all mean?
everyoneOne and all were invited to the community center to listen to the famous author speak.
one and all
What does one and all mean?
everyoneOne and all were invited to the party.
one and all
What does one and all mean?
everyone One and all were invited to the party.

one and all
What does one and all mean?
everyone One and all were invited to the community center to listen to the author speak.


Some Random Idioms
take (something) on faith
What does "take (something) on faith" mean?
to accept or believe something with little or no evidenceI took it on faith that the friend of my boss was an honest person.
black eye
What does "black eye" mean?
espresso with brewed coffee mixed in
in a flash
What does "in a flash" mean?
quicklyI was finished with the job interview in a flash.
bring (something) off
What does "bring (something) off" mean?
to achieve somethingWe were unable to bring off a deal to buy the new computer system for our company.
fiddle while Rome burns
What does "fiddle while Rome burns" mean?
to do nothing while a disaster is happening The economy is becoming worse while the government does nothing. They want to fiddle while Rome burns.

make a check out (to someone)
What does "make a check out (to someone)" mean?
write a check to give to someone with their name on itI made a check out to the animal hospital after they cared for our dog.
dick
What does "dick" mean?
the penis
as plain as the nose on one's face
What does "as plain as the nose on one's face" mean?
obvious It is as the plain as the nose on our face who broke the computer.

put in one's oar
What does "put in one's oar" mean?
give help, give advice without being asked give help, give advice without being askedWe were doing very well until our supervisor came along and put in his oar. We would have done better without him.
have an eye for (something)
What does "have an eye for (something)" mean?
have good taste in something, be able to judge correctlyShe has an eye for nice furniture and her apartment is absolutely beautiful.

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