American Idioms and Expressions

Rooted In (something) 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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rooted in (something)
What does rooted in (something) mean?		 to be based on somethingThe popularity of the politician is rooted in his strong moral values and honesty.

Some Random Idioms
sick at heart
What does "sick at heart" mean?		 very sad or upset about somethingThe woman was sick at heart over the illness of her cat.
Throw someone under the bus
What does "Throw someone under the bus" mean?		 To throw someone under the bus is to get the person in trouble either by placing blame on that person or not standing up for him.
run over (something)
What does "run over (something)" mean?		 to be too full and flow over the edgeThe water ran over the edge of the bathtub and got everything in the room wet.
dig one's own grave
What does "dig one's own grave" mean?		 to be responsible for one's own problemsMy sister dug her own grave when she fought with her boss. Now she is having many problems at work.
all thumbs
What does "all thumbs" mean?		 to be awkward and clumsy, a difficulty in fixing things or working with one's handsThe janitor is all thumbs and he can never fix something without making it worse.
every inch a (something)
What does "every inch a (something)" mean?		 completely, in every way Jack was every inch a sailor and loved to go out on the ocean with his boat.

get one's act together
What does "get one's act together" mean?		 to become more organizedMy sister finally got her act together and was able to find a new job.
tell the truth and shame the devil
What does "tell the truth and shame the devil" mean?		 it is better to tell the truth even though there may be good reasons not toThe woman had information about the illegal activities at her company. She was hesitant to become involved but she felt that it was better to tell the truth and shame the devil than to remain silent.
Punching bag
What does "Punching bag" mean?		 A punching bag (or punch bag) is a person who gets a lot of unfair criticism.
not one iota
What does "not one iota" mean?		 not even a tiny bit"I do not like him - not one iota."
ball
What does "ball" mean?		 have sexual intercourse with someone
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