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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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rake (someone) over the coals
What does rake (someone) over the coals mean? | to scold/reprimand someone | My boss raked me over the coals when he heard about the lost sales report.
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dimple
What does "dimple" mean? | dent in a car |
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sue me
What does "sue me" mean? |
idiom. retort said to reject or dismiss somebody's statement. | You say you don't like it? So sue me.
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jump the gun
What does "jump the gun" mean? | start before the starting signal or before you should start
(as in a race) | start before the starting signal or before you should start (as in a race)My friend jumped the gun and applied for the job before applications were being accepted.
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bummed out
What does "bummed out" mean? | depressed; discouraged; down |
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have a card up one's sleeve
What does "have a card up one's sleeve" mean? | to hide something of value | I thought that the negotiations would be unsuccessful but my boss had a card up his sleeve that we did not know about.
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to skip bail
What does "to skip bail" mean? | to fail to appear in court and therefore give up the money that you paid for bail | The amount of bail was set very high so the accused criminal would not skip bail.
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At the top of the list
What does "At the top of the list" mean? | If something is at the top of the list, it is of highest priority, most important, most urgent, or the next in one's line of attention. |
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a fast buck
What does "a fast buck" mean? | money that is earned quickly and easily (and sometimes dishonestly) | The company tried to make a fast buck on the property but actually they lost a lot of money.
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over the hump
What does "over the hump" mean? | to be over the difficult part of something | We are over the hump with our project and should be able to finish it soon.
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dog dags
What does "dog dags" mean? | very hot, sunny days in August |
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It ain't over till the fat lady sings
What does "It ain't over till the fat lady sings" mean? | This idiom means that until something has officially finished, the result is uncertain. |
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stoned
What does "stoned" mean? | under the influence of drugs |
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drop (someone) a line
What does "drop (someone) a line" mean? | to write or mail a note or letter to someone | My friend promised that she would drop me a line when she gets to Singapore.
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