American Idioms and Expressions

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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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pop
What does pop mean?
popular.Pop music sucks these days.
pop
What does pop mean?
father; dad; daddy (older expression, not used much anymore)
pop
What does pop mean?
soda; carbonated beverage (used mostly in the Midwest of the U.S.)
pop
What does pop mean?
strike; hit

Some Random Idioms
try out for (something)
What does "try out for (something)" mean?
to attempt to join or take part in a team or a play etc.My friend has decided to try out for the football team this summer.
click on (something)
What does "click on (something)" mean?
to move a computer mouse or cursor to someplace on a computer screen and then click on it I clicked on the link to open the new page.

head spoon
What does "head spoon" mean?
mess sergeant
buck(s)
What does "buck(s)" mean?
dollar(s)."The cheapest tickets for the concert cost 25bucks. Do you still want to go?"
out in left field
What does "out in left field" mean?
to be far from the right answerHis question was out in left field. He has no idea what we were talking about.
on ice
What does "on ice" mean?
to be away for safekeeping or later use, to be postponedThe city have put the plans for the new stadium on ice while they try to raise more money.
eat dirt
What does "eat dirt" mean?
to act humble, to accept another person's insults or bad treatment We made the boy eat dirt after he accused us of lying.

run up (something)
What does "run up (something)" mean?
to pull something up on a ropeWe ran up the flag early this morning before the parade began.
toss off (an answer)
What does "toss off (an answer)" mean?
to make or say something easily without trying or thinking hardThe boy was able to easily toss off the answer to the question when the teacher asked him.
golden
What does "golden" mean?
cool; nice; excellent. We're golden. Let's go.
for all one is worth
What does "for all one is worth" mean?
as hard as one can"I will try for all I am worth to help you get the job at the supermarket."

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