American Idioms and Expressions

Rophies 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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rophies
What does rophies mean?
rohypnol

Some Random Idioms
drop out of (something)
What does "drop out of (something)" mean?
to quit school or a course of some kindI dropped out of the class after three months.
carry out (something) or carry (something) out
What does "carry out (something) or carry (something) out" mean?
to do something, to put something (a plan) into action, to accomplish something We were able to carry out the move with no problems.

carry the ball
What does " carry the ball" mean?
to be in charge of somethingThe vice-president was forced to carry the ball while the president was away.
bucko
What does "bucko" mean?
friend; buddy
no picnic
What does "no picnic" mean?
not pleasant, difficultIt was no picnic trying to drive to the lake during the storm.
like water off a duck`s back
What does "like water off a duck`s back" mean?
without any effect, easily Criticism falls away from my father like water off a duck`s back and he never worries about anything.

something else again
What does "something else again" mean?
to be something that is very differentWorking all day on Saturday is OK but working all day on Sunday is something else again.
fall upon/on (someone or something)
What does "fall upon/on (someone or something)" mean?
to attack someone or somethingThe wolves fell upon the deer and quickly killed it.

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