American Idioms and Expressions

Pile Out Of (something) 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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pile out of (something)
What does pile out of (something) mean?		 to get out of something roughlyThe passengers quickly piled out of the bus when it arrived at the station.

Some Random Idioms
engage in small talk
What does "engage in small talk" mean?		 to talk about minor things rather than more important thingsThe sale staff engaged in small talk before the meeting.
bear (someone or something) in mind
What does "bear (someone or something) in mind" mean?		 to remember and think about someone or something We had to bear in mind that the child was only three years old.
get mad at (someone or something)
What does "get mad at (someone or something)" mean?		 to become angry with someone or something I often get mad at my friend when he is late.

con man
What does "con man" mean?		swindler; someone who deceives people out of money
come to a dead end
What does "come to a dead end" mean?		 to be unable to go any further We kept driving on the dirt road until we came to a dead end.

straight-shooter
What does "straight-shooter" mean?		person who speaks directly and frankly
in the lap of luxury
What does "in the lap of luxury" mean?		 in luxurious surroundingsI have been living in the lap of luxury since I got a big salary increase at work.
carry on
What does " carry on" mean?		 to conduct, to hold I tried hard to carry on a conversation in the noisy restaurant.

carry out (something) or carry (something) out

- to do somethin

caught in the middle/cross fire
What does "caught in the middle/cross fire" mean?		 to be caught between two opposing people or groups so it is difficult to remain neutralI was caught in the middle when my friend and his girlfriend had a big fight.
new blood
What does "new blood" mean?		 fresh energy or power, someone or something that gives new life or vigor to somethingShe is a good employee and helped us to inject some new blood into our organization.
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