American Idioms and Expressions

Pay (someone) A Compliment 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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pay (someone) a compliment
What does pay (someone) a compliment mean?		 to compliment someoneMy supervisor paid me a compliment for the work that I was doing.

Some Random Idioms
Melting pot
What does "Melting pot" mean?		 A melting pot is a place where people from many ethnicities and nationalities live together.
school of thought
What does "school of thought" mean?		 a particular philosophyThere are many schools of thought about how the government should proceed with its new transportation plan.
time and tide wait for no man
What does "time and tide wait for no man" mean?		 things will happen naturally no matter what you do so it is important to take an opportunity when it appearsTime and tide wait for no man and if you want to become an elected official then you should take the opportunity now as it may not come again.
kill two birds with one stone
What does "kill two birds with one stone" mean?		 to achieve two aims with one effort or actionIf I take the course now I may be able to kill two birds with one stone and receive credit for it in the future as well.
at (someone's) service
What does "at (someone's) service" mean?		 to be ready to help someone in any way possibleA member of the hotel staff was at our service during our stay.
Girl Friday
What does "Girl Friday" mean?		 A girl Friday is a female employee who assists someone without any specific duties.
look like something the cat dragged in
What does "look like something the cat dragged in" mean?		 to look tired/worn out/dirtyI was very tired and I am sure that I looked like something the cat dragged in.
land on one`s feet/both feet
What does "land on one`s feet/both feet" mean?		 come out of a bad situation successfullyMy friend always manages to land on his feet no matter how difficult the situation is.
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