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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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pull a stunt/trick on (someone)
What does pull a stunt/trick on (someone) mean? | to deceive someone | If the boy pulls a stunt like he did last weekend he is going to be in much trouble with his parents.
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ho
What does "ho" mean? | prostitute; whore |
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all told
What does "all told" mean? | including everything or everyone, counting everything |
All told, there were at least twelve candidates for the job.
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I may be daft, but I'm not stupid
What does "I may be daft, but I'm not stupid" mean? | I might do or say silly things occasionally, but in this instance I know what I am doing (Usually used when someone questions your application of common-sense). |
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post mortem
What does "post mortem" mean? | a medical examination of a body made after death to determine the cause of death | The authorities performed a post mortem on the dead man to try and determine the cause of his death.
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bend (someone's) ear
What does "bend (someone's) ear" mean? | to talk to someone (usually in an annoying or persistent manner) |
I met my co-worker this morning and she bent my ear about her problems at work.
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make oneself scarce
What does "make oneself scarce" mean? | leave quickly, go away | I think that I will make myself scarce and go to the beach for the day.
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spoon-feed (someone)
What does "spoon-feed (someone)" mean? | to make something very easy for someone | He is a very strict teacher and never likes to spoon-feed his students.
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Save your skin
What does "Save your skin" mean? | If someone saves their skin, they manage to avoid getting into serious trouble. |
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bank on (someone or something)
What does "bank on (someone or something)" mean? | to be sure of someone or something, to count on someone or something |
You can bank on my sister to help you.
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Draw a line in the sand
What does "Draw a line in the sand" mean? | If you draw a line in the sand, you establish a limit beyond which things will be unacceptable. |
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from stem to stern
What does "from stem to stern" mean? | from one end to the other, from the front to the back of a ship | The boat was damaged from stem to stern after the big storm.
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