American Idioms and Expressions

Resonate With (someone) 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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resonate with (someone)
What does resonate with (someone) mean?
to appeal to someone or cause someone to like somethingThe idea of a film festival resonated with most members of the community.

Some Random Idioms
not so hot
What does "not so hot" mean?
to be not very goodI have been feeling not so hot lately because I had a cold last week.
have one's heart in the right place
What does "have one's heart in the right place" mean?
have good intentions (even if the results may be bad)The woman has her heart in the right place and is always ready to help if she can.
donkey's years
What does "donkey's years" mean?
a very long time I was happy to see my friend because I had not seen her in donkey's years.

scum
What does "scum" mean?
semen
boom box
What does "boom box" mean?
portable cassette/CD player."Don't forget to bring your boom box to thepicnic!"
set a precedent
What does "set a precedent" mean?
to establish a pattern, to set a policy that must be followed in future casesThe legal case set a precedent that will be followed for many years in the future.
strapped for cash
What does "strapped for cash" mean?
to have little or no money availableI am strapped for cash at the moment so I will not be able to go with you on a holiday.
Be on the pig's back
What does "Be on the pig's back" mean?
If you're on the pig's back, you're happy / content / in fine form.
land on one`s feet/both feet
What does "land on one`s feet/both feet" mean?
come out of a bad situation successfullyMy friend always manages to land on his feet no matter how difficult the situation is.
Daft as a brush
What does "Daft as a brush" mean?
(UK) Someone who is daft as a brush is rather stupid.
not a dry eye in the house
What does "not a dry eye in the house" mean?
everybody in an audience feels sad and begins to cry There was not a dry eye in the house when the manager gave the farewell speech.

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