American Idioms and Expressions

Out Front 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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out front
What does out front mean?
to be in the front of one's house"My bicycle is out front," said the young boy.
out front
What does out front mean?
to be in the front of one's house "My bicycle is out front," said the young boy.


Some Random Idioms
nail (something) down
What does "nail (something) down" mean?
to make certain or sureWe nailed down an agreement to finish the staff room as quickly as possible.
a crying shame
What does "a crying shame" mean?
a very unfortunate situationIt was a crying shame that the class trip to Spain was cancelled.
buy a stake in (something)
What does "buy a stake in (something)" mean?
to buy part ownership of a company or other enterprise The large bank is planning to buy a stake in the small stock trading company.

sucker
What does "sucker" mean?
person who is easily fooled or deceivedThere's a sucker born every minute
quick as greased lightning
What does "quick as greased lightning" mean?
very quickly, very fastThe cat climbed up the tree as quick as greased lightning.
will not hear of (something)
What does "will not hear of (something)" mean?
will not allow or consider somethingMy aunt said that she will not hear of us staying at a hotel when we come to visit her.
Best thing since sliced bread
What does "Best thing since sliced bread" mean?
If something is the best thing since sliced bread, it is excellent. ('The greatest thing since sliced bread' is also used.)
LLB
What does "LLB" mean?
Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of LawsMy brother received his LLB and will begin to practice law next week.

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