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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safe and sound
What does safe and sound mean? | to be safe/whole/healthy | We arrived at our destination safe and sound after a long journey.
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safe and sound
What does safe and sound mean? | to be safe or healthy |
We arrived at our destination safe and sound after a long journey.
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Some Random Idioms
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bust
What does "bust" mean? | police raid (on a criminal hideout, drug lab, etc.) |
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If it ain't broke, don't fix it
What does "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" mean? | Any attempt to improve on a system that already works is pointless and may even hurt it. |
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get away
What does "get away" mean? | to succeed in leaving, to escape |
I was able to get away from work early so I went shopping.
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have one's heart in the right place
What does "have one's heart in the right place" mean? | have good intentions (even if the results may be bad) | The woman has her heart in the right place and is always ready to help if she can.
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in character
What does "in character" mean? | as usual, typical, in the way that a person usually behaves | Supporting the members of her staff is in character with the way our manager does business.
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Mess with a bull, you get the horns
What does "Mess with a bull, you get the horns" mean? | If you do something stupid or dangerous, you can get hurt. |
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set (something) on its ear
What does "set (something) on its ear" mean? | to cause a group/organization to be excited and interested in something | The new plan set most of the company on its ear. Everyone was very excited.
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fuck
What does "fuck" mean? | have sexual intersource with. | They fucked all night long.
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make (someone's) hair stand on end
What does "make (someone's) hair stand on end" mean? | to cause someone to become frightened | The movie made my hair stand on end.
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