American Idioms and Expressions

Red Eye 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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red-eye
What does red-eye mean?
an airplane flight that leaves late at night and arrives early in the morningWe caught the red-eye flight last night and we are very tired today.
red-eye
What does red-eye mean?
an airplane flight that leaves late at night and arrives early in the morning We caught the red-eye flight last night and we are very tired today.


Some Random Idioms
on horseback
What does "on horseback" mean?
on the back of a horse We rode to the river on horseback.

in the limelight
What does "in the limelight" mean?
at the center of attentionOur police chief has been in the limelight since the big scandal began.
from near and far
What does "from near and far" mean?
from all aroundThe people came from near and far to see the new stadium.
bird-dog
What does "bird-dog" mean?
monitor someone
Under your breath
What does "Under your breath" mean?
If you say something under your breath, you whisper or say it very quietly.
bomb
What does "bomb" mean?
a terrible performance or show. That movie was a total bomb.
Watch grass grow
What does "Watch grass grow" mean?
If something is like watching grass grow, it is really boring.
Money is the root of all evil
What does "Money is the root of all evil" mean?
money is the basic cause of all wrongdoingMany people believe that money is the root of all evil and causes most problems in the world.
rub salt in (someone's) wound
What does "rub salt in (someone's) wound" mean?
to try to make someone's unhappiness or misfortune worse I did not mention the car accident to my friend because I did not want to rub salt in his wound.

go along with (someone or something)
What does "go along with (someone or something)" mean?
to agree with someone, to accept someone's decision or suggestion Everybody went along with my idea to have a party on the weekend.

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