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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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pack a punch/wallop
What does pack a punch/wallop mean? | to provide a burst of energy/power/excitement | The storm packed a wallop and did much damage to the coast.
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Always a bridesmaid, never a bride
What does "Always a bridesmaid, never a bride" mean? | If someone is always a bridesmaid, never a bride, they never manage to fulfill their ambition- they get close, but never manage the recognition, etc, they crave. |
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On the cheap
What does "On the cheap" mean? | If you do something on the cheap, you spend as little as possible to do it. |
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trials and tribulations
What does "trials and tribulations" mean? | problems and tests of one's courage and perseverance | My aunt has gone through many trials and tribulations in her life.
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at stake
What does "at stake" mean? | something that can be gained or lost | There was much at stake during the negotiations between the nurses and the government.
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Brown nose
What does "Brown nose" mean? | When someone tries to make themselves popular with somebody, usually in a position of authority, especially by flattering them, they are brown nosing. |
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In droves
What does "In droves" mean? | When things happen in droves, a lot happen at the same time or very quickly. |
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lay out (money)
What does "lay out (money)" mean? | to spend/pay money | I had to lay out a lot of money to get my car fixed so now I do not have much money.
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get through to (someone)
What does "get through to (someone)" mean? | to make someone understand something | I tried talking to the woman but I could not get through to her.
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BLT
What does "BLT" mean? | Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato - a type of sandwich | Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato - a type of sandwichWe went into the restaurant and ordered a BLT sandwich.
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