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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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right off the bat
What does right off the bat mean? | immediately, from the beginning | I told my boss right off the bat that we did not need a new computer for the office.
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right off the bat
What does right off the bat mean? | at the very beginning, immediately (like the ball leaving a
baseball or cricket bat) | at the very beginning, immediately (like the ball leaving a baseball or cricket bat)After arriving at the resort, we were told right off the bat that we would have to pay extra to use the pool and the training room.
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right off the bat
What does right off the bat mean? | immediately, from the beginning |
I told my boss right off the bat that we did not need a new computer for the office.
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right off the bat
What does right off the bat mean? | at the very beginning, immediately (similar to a ball leaving a
baseball or cricket bat) | When we arrived at the resort, we were told
right off the bat that we would have to pay extra to use the pool and the
training room.
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a number of things or people
What does "a number of things or people" mean? | an indefinite number of things or people | There were a number of reasons why I did not want to study at my father's university.
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Passed with flying colors
What does "Passed with flying colors" mean? | To exceed expectations, to do better than expected. | The California smog test is tough, but my car passed with flying colors.
Color(s) has numerous meanings. An early use of the word is flag, pennant, or badge.
"Passed with flying colors" comes from sailing ships that, when passing other ships at sea, would fly their colors (flags) if they wanted to be identified. |
Hairy at the heel
What does "Hairy at the heel" mean? | (UK) Someone who is hairy at the heel is dangerous or untrustworthy. |
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ass
What does "ass" mean? | buttocks; rear-end. | She's got a great ass.
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Pastoral care
What does "Pastoral care" mean? | This is used in education to describe the aspect of care offered to pupils that cover things besides learning. |
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only have eyes for (someone)
What does "only have eyes for (someone)" mean? | to be loyal to only one person | My sister only has eyes for her boyfriend.
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drive up to (someone or something)
What does "drive up to (someone or something)" mean? | to approach someone or something |
The car drove up to the bank.
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come true
What does "come true" mean? | to become reality, to prove to be correct |
The young girl is working hard to make her dreams come true.
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upset the applecart
What does "upset the applecart" mean? | to ruin a plan or event by a surprise or accident |
Everything was going well at the picnic until my former boyfriend arrived and upset the applecart.
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