American Idioms and Expressions

Roll In 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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roll in
What does roll in mean?
to arrive in great numbers or quantityThe money has been rolling in since we started the new franchise.
roll in
What does roll in mean?
to arrive in great numbers or quantity The money has been rolling in since we started the new business.


Some Random Idioms
bugger
What does "bugger" mean?
contemplible, unappealing person
 a yes-man
What does " a yes-man" mean?
A: "Why does the boss think Arnold is sointelligent?"B: "Because Arnold is a yes-man. He agrees with everything theboss says!"
have (something) at one's fingertips
What does "have (something) at one's fingertips" mean?
something is nearby and ready to be usedI always have a dictionary at my fingertips when I am reading a book.
let out (someone)
What does "let out (someone)" mean?
dismiss or be dismissed (from class or practice etc.)Everyone was let out of class early yesterday because of the bad weather.
have in mind
What does "have in mind" mean?
intend, plan"What do you have in mind for your wife`s birthday?"
bonkers
What does "bonkers" mean?
crazy; nuts; insane. Don't mind him, he's just plain bonkers.
wisecrack
What does "wisecrack" mean?
sarcastic or witty remarkShe made a funny wisecrack during the speech which caused the audience to start laughing.
a hot potato
What does "a hot potato" mean?
a situation that is likely to cause trouble to the person handling itThe issue of the non-union workers is a hot potato that we must deal with.
a copycat
What does "a copycat" mean?
someone who copies another person`s work etc.The boy is a copycat according to the other students in the class.
chop shop
What does "chop shop" mean?
place where stolen cars are cut apart, the resulting parts sold individually
squeeze
What does "squeeze" mean?
one's lover
put (someone or something) out of one`s head/mind
What does "put (someone or something) out of one`s head/mind" mean?
to try not to think about someone or somethingMy friend has been trying to put his girlfriend out of his mind since they stopped seeing each other.

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