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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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pink slip
What does pink slip mean? | a termination notice from a job | I received my pink slip last week and I am now looking for a new job.
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pink slip
What does pink slip mean? | a termination notice from a job |
I received my pink slip last week and I am now looking for a new job.
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pink slip
What does pink slip mean? | a dismissal notice from a job |
The man received his pink slip yesterday and no longer has a job.
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Some Random Idioms
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funky
What does "funky" mean? | smelly; stinky. | What's that funky odor? Did something die? 2. The cat's litter box is getting funky.
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fair and impartial
What does "fair and impartial" mean? | fair and unbiased |
The criminal was given a fair and impartial trial by the court.
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no ifs, ands, or buts about it
What does "no ifs, ands, or buts about it" mean? | absolutely no discussion or doubts about something | "You are going to bed now - no ifs, ands, or buts about it," said the mother to her child.
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as gruff as a bear
What does "as gruff as a bear" mean? | gruff, unsociable | Our neighbor is as gruff as a bear when we meet him in the morning.
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cancel (something) out or cancel out (something)
What does "cancel (something) out or cancel out (something)" mean? | to destroy or wipe out the effect of something |
The overeating by the girl cancelled out the benefits of her exercise.
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carrot and stick
What does "carrot and stick" mean? | a reward or a threat of punishment at the same time | The trade negotiators took a carrot-and-stick approach to the automobile talks.
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on one`s heels
What does "on one`s heels" mean? | close behind, as a constant follower or companion | The dog was on the heels of the small rabbit.
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skip it
What does "skip it" mean? | to forget about something | "Skip it," I said when she forgot to bring me the phone number after I asked for it three times.
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klutzy
What does "klutzy" mean? | dumb; stupid; idiotic |
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throw one's hat into the ring
What does "throw one's hat into the ring" mean? | to announce that one is running for an elected office |
The mayor threw his hat into the ring and decided to run for national office.
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Heads up!
What does "Heads up!" mean? | Raise your head and be careful about some nearby danger! | "Heads up," the construction worker yelled at the other worker.
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brainstorm (something)
What does "brainstorm (something)" mean? | to try to develop an idea | The club members gathered to try and brainstorm some ideas for a spring festival.
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strike gold
What does "strike gold" mean? | to find or do something that makes you rich | The company was able to strike gold with their new product.
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