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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pour money down the drain What does pour money down the drain mean? | to waste money | The city was pouring money down the drain when they built the new subway line.
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pour money down the drain What does pour money down the drain mean? | to waste money | The man is pouring money down the drain by always repairing his old car.
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pour money down the drain What does pour money down the drain mean? | to waste money |
The man is pouring money down the drain by always repairing his old car.
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pour money down the drain What does pour money down the drain mean? | to waste money |
The city is pouring money down the drain with the new subway line.
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white-knuckle What does "white-knuckle" mean? | very tense, anxious, or stressed |
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under construction What does "under construction" mean? | being built or repaired | The hotel was still under construction, two years after it began.
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through thick and thin What does "through thick and thin" mean? | through all difficulties and troubles, through good times and bad times | The woman's husband is always ready to help her and supports her through thick and thin.
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line up What does "line up" mean? | take places in a line or formation, stand one behind another | We were forced to line up in front of the movie theater for over one hour.
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drop by What does "drop by" mean? | to visit someone |
My uncle dropped by after work for a visit.
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Look out for number one What does "Look out for number one" mean? | If you look out for number one, you take care of yourself and your interests, rather than those of other people. |
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cast one's vote What does "cast one's vote" mean? | to vote |
We arrived early to cast our vote in the election.
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eco nut What does "eco nut" mean? | somebody greatly concerned about the state of the environment |
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with open arms What does "with open arms" mean? | warmly, eagerly, happily |
The author was welcomed with open arms when he came to visit the city.
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Age before beauty What does "Age before beauty" mean? | When this idiom is used, it is a way of allowing an older person to do something first, though often in a slightly sarcastic way. |
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