Rhyme Or Reason Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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. .

rhyme or reason What does rhyme or reason mean?	a good plan or reason, a reasonable purpose or explanation (usually used in negative/interrogative/conditional sentences)	There was no rhyme or reason as to why my friend suddenly decided to quit his job.
rhyme or reason What does rhyme or reason mean?	a good plan or reason, a reasonable purpose or explanation (usually used in negative or interrogative or conditional sentences)	There was no rhyme or reason as to why my friend suddenly quit his job.
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show (someone) up What does "show (someone) up" mean?	to make someone's faults apparent	The girl showed her friend up by doing all of her homework on time.
kill two birds with one stone What does "kill two birds with one stone" mean?	to achieve two aims with one effort or action	If I take the course now I may be able to kill two birds with one stone and receive credit for it in the future as well.
a hard sell What does "a hard sell" mean?	an attitude where you pressure someone to buy something	The car dealer gave me a hard sell on the new car so I went to another dealer.
come what may What does "come what may" mean?	no matter what might happen	Come what may, I am determined to go to Spain for my holidays.
have one's hands full with (someone or something) What does "have one's hands full with (someone or something)" mean?	to be busy or occupied with someone or something	The woman has her hands full with her three children.
crispy critter What does "crispy critter" mean?	burn victim, usually with second- or third-degree burns.	One crispy critter coming in from that apartment fire.
coffee break What does "coffee break" mean?	a break from work to rest and drink coffee/tea	We usually have a coffee break every morning at 10 o`clock.
Shoot your wad What does "Shoot your wad" mean?	When you have shot your wad, you have expended everything and have no more to say or do about a matter.

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