American Idioms and Expressions

Pop A Wheelie 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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pop a wheelie
What does pop a wheelie mean?		 ride a motorcycle or bicycle with the front wheel off the ground. He popped a wheelie, then crashed his bike.

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generous to a fault
What does "generous to a fault" mean?		 to be too generous My friend is generous to a fault and he sometimes gives too much to his friends.

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able to breathe freely again
What does "able to breathe freely again" mean?		 to be able to relax after a busy and stressful time I could breathe freely again when the exams were over.

fall on deaf ears
What does "fall on deaf ears" mean?		 to ignore something that is intended for youMy complaints to my boss always fall on deaf ears.
Big Easy
What does "Big Easy" mean?		 The Big Easy is New Orleans, Louisiana
in the twinkling of an eye
What does "in the twinkling of an eye" mean?		 very quickly I went into the store and in the twinkling of an eye I lost my wallet.

collect one's wits
What does "collect one's wits" mean?		 to make an effort to control one's thoughts and feelings after something shocking or unexpected happensI stopped at a small coffee shop after the job interview in order to collect my wits.
press the flesh
What does "press the flesh" mean?		 (a politician) shakes hands with people in order to become more popularThe politician spent most of the weekend pressing the flesh in the shopping mall.
in concert (with someone)
What does "in concert (with someone)" mean?		 with the aide of someoneWe made the presentation in concert with members of another company.
cover a lot of ground
What does "cover a lot of ground" mean?		 complete a lot of material in a class or courseWe covered a lot of ground during the first month of the science class.
jazz up
What does "jazz up" mean?		 make somebody or something more interesting or sexually appealing
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