Rule 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. .

rule What does rule mean?	be the top; be the best; dominate
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meatspace What does "meatspace" mean?	the real world, as opposed to cyberspace.	See you in meatspace tomorrow.

as stubborn as a mule What does "as stubborn as a mule" mean?	very stubborn	My friend is as stubborn as a mule and you can never make her change her mind.
cock up What does "cock up" mean?	screw up; make a mistake; goof
speak up for (someone or something) What does "speak up for (someone or something)" mean?	to speak in favor of someone or something	The politician is always willing to speak up for some of the poorest people in the city.
card up one`s sleeve What does "card up one`s sleeve" mean?	a plan or argument that is kept back to be used later if needed	I think that our boss has a card up his sleeve and he will be able to help us later.
argue for the sake of arguing/argument What does "argue for the sake of arguing/argument" mean?	to argue only to be different	My brother always argues for the sake of arguing.
squeal What does "squeal" mean?	inform, snitch, or tell on somebody
Bit between your teeth What does "Bit between your teeth" mean?	If you take or have the bit between your teeth, you take or have control of a situation. (Bit = piece of metal in a horse's mouth)

Warm and fuzzy What does "Warm and fuzzy" mean?	Meaning the feeling evoked as though you were enclosed in a warm and fuzzy blanket.
goof off What does "goof off" mean?	waste time; mess around
force (something) down (someone`s) throat What does "force (something) down (someone`s) throat" mean?	to force someone to do or agree to something that they do not want or like	The government tried to force the new law down the public's throat.
NASA What does "NASA" mean?	National Aeronautics and Space Administration - the US space organization	National Aeronautics and Space Administration - the US space organizationAccording to a spokesperson for NASA the rocket will be launched next week.
get with it What does "get with it" mean?	to pay attention, to get busy	I told my friend to get with it or he would have problems with his boss.

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