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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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paint oneself into a corner
What does paint oneself into a corner mean? | to get into a bad situation that is difficult or impossible to get out of | My friend has painted himself into a corner now that he has begun to fight with his supervisor.
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paint oneself into a corner
What does paint oneself into a corner mean? | to get into a bad situation that is difficult or impossible to escape | The negotiations became easier when the other side painted themselves into a corner over the old insurance policy.
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paint oneself into a corner
What does paint oneself into a corner mean? | to get into a bad situation that is difficult or impossible to escape |
The negotiations became easier when the other side painted themselves into a corner.
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paint oneself into a corner
What does paint oneself into a corner mean? | to get into a bad situation that is difficult or impossible to get out of |
My friend has painted himself into a corner now that he has begun to fight with his supervisor.
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Some Random Idioms
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stone-broke
What does "stone-broke" mean? | to have no money | I was stone-broke after I came back from my holiday in Italy.
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quake in one's boots
What does "quake in one's boots" mean? | to be afraid, to shake from fear | I was quaking in my boots when my boss told me to come to his office.
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take a shine to (someone)
What does "take a shine to (someone)" mean? | to have or show a quick liking for someone | Our daughter took a shine to her new teacher and is very happy at school now.
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the black sheep of the family
What does "the black sheep of the family" mean? | the worst or the most unpopular or disliked member of a family |
My cousin is the black sheep of the family and nobody likes to talk about him.
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children should be seen and not heard
What does "children should be seen and not heard" mean? | children should be quiet | The woman believed that children should be seen and not heard. And her children were always very quiet.
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downer
What does "downer" mean? | depressants |
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take place
What does "take place" mean? | to happen, to occur | The soccer game took place on the coldest day of the year.
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