American Idioms and Expressions

Razz 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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razz
What does razz mean?
tease; taunt

Some Random Idioms
in ink
What does "in ink" mean?
written or signed with a penWe were asked to write down our names and addresses in ink.
lick/whip (something) into shape
What does "lick/whip (something) into shape" mean?
put someone or something into good conditionThe young man joined the military and was quickly whipped into shape.
flea in (someone`s) ear
What does "flea in (someone`s) ear" mean?
an idea or answer that is not welcome I put a flea in my supervisor's ear when I told him about the computer problem.

Time-honoured practice
What does "Time-honoured practice" mean?
A time-honoured practice is a traditional way of doing something that has become almost universally accepted as the most appropriate or suitable way.
buy (something) on credit
What does "buy (something) on credit" mean?
to buy something now and pay for it later We decided to buy the computer on credit because we did not have much money.

shoe is on the other foot
What does "shoe is on the other foot" mean?
the opposite is true, places are changedFor a long time my friend laughed at my problems at work. Now the shoe is on the other foot and he also has serious problems.
head honcho
What does "head honcho" mean?
person in charge; top boss."John's the head honcho of the Coffee Shoppe on theWeb."
drag one's feet
What does "drag one's feet" mean?
: delay; take longer than necessary to do something."Joe should have finished his project a week ago. Whyis he dragging his feet?"
to be psyched out
What does "to be psyched out" mean?
to be confused and disorientedThe young man was totally psyched out when the robber entered his apartment.
fit and trim
What does "fit and trim" mean?
to be slim and in good physical shapeMy sister looked fit and trim after spending six months at the spa.
pony up
What does "pony up" mean?
to payI had to pony up a lot of money to get my car repaired.
bugger
What does "bugger" mean?
have anal intercourse with

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