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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 one`s weight
What does pull one`s weight mean? | to do one`s fair share of the work | "If everyone pulls their weight we can quickly finish and go home."
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Written all over your face
What does "Written all over your face" mean? | If someone has done something wrong or secret, but cannot hide it in their expression, it is written all over their face. |
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Sleep like a baby
What does "Sleep like a baby" mean? | If you sleep very well, you sleep like a baby. |
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give (someone) a black eye
What does "give (someone) a black eye" mean? | to hit someone near the eye so it becomes dark, to harm someone's reputation | I bumped into the door and it gave me a black eye.
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give credit where credit is due
What does "give credit where credit is due" mean? | to acknowledge or thank someone who deserves it | We gave credit where credit is due and thanked the cook for her hard work.
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like father, like son
What does "like father, like son" mean? | a son usually acts like his father | "Like father, like son," the man said as he watched the boy playing baseball exactly like his father.
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from near and far
What does "from near and far" mean? | from all around | The people came from near and far to see the new stadium.
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slow down
What does "slow down" mean? | to go more slowly than usual, to cause something to reduce speed | You should slow down when you are driving on a wet road.
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desk jockey
What does "desk jockey" mean? | person who works at a desk in an office |
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get better (at something)
What does "get better (at something)" mean? | to improve one's skill at doing something, to improve one's health |
The little boy is getting better at riding his bicycle.
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Catch someone red-handed
What does "Catch someone red-handed" mean? | If someone is caught red-handed, they are found doing something wrong or illegal. |
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in store
What does "in store" mean? | ready to happen, waiting | I don`t really know what the future has in store for me but I will be ready for anything.
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