American Idioms and Expressions

Provided That (something Is So) 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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provided that (something is so)
What does provided that (something is so) mean?		 on the condition that something is soWe plan to go hiking this weekend provided that the weather is nice.

Some Random Idioms
get real
What does "get real" mean?		 behave or act practically. Oh, come on, get real, will you?
chicken
What does "chicken" mean?		coward. Don't be chicken, just give it a try.
down-and-out
What does "down-and-out" mean?		 having no moneyMy friend was down-and-out for many years before he got a job and began to make money.
Hangdog expression
What does "Hangdog expression" mean?		 A hangdog expression is one where the person's showing their emotions very clearly, maybe a little too clearly for your liking. It's that mixture of misery and self-pity that is similar to a dog when it's trying to get something it wants but daren't take without permission.
year after year
What does "year after year" mean?		 for many years, one year after anotherWe went to the lake year after year until we finally got tired of it.
butt
What does "butt" mean?		the filter/end of a cigarette
be in and out
What does "be in and out" mean?		 be at and away from a place during a particular time."Could we postpone our meeting until tomorrow? Iexpect tobe in and out of the office most of the day today."
stop in one`s tracks
What does "stop in one`s tracks" mean?		 to stop very quickly or with great forceThe elephant was forced to stop in its tracks at the electric fence.
mop the floor up with (someone)
What does "mop the floor up with (someone)" mean?		 beat up someoneThe large gangster mopped the floor up with the young man.
carried away
What does "carried away" mean?		 to lose one's control or judgement due to strong feelingsI got carried away and yelled at my friend for losing my textbook.
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