American Idioms and Expressions

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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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come with the territory
What does "come with the territory" mean?		 to be expected under the circumstances (like something that comes with a sales territory)The fact that the man has no free time comes with the territory with his work as a news reporter.
barf
What does "barf" mean?		 vomit
catch up with (someone or something)
What does "catch up with (someone or something)" mean?		 to become even with someone (in a race or in schoolwork etc.) I think that it is too late to catch up with the rest of the class.

hunk
What does "hunk" mean?		physically attractive, handsome male
claim a life
What does "claim a life" mean?		 to take the life of someone The accident on the freeway claimed the life of two people.

call on (someone)
What does "call on (someone)" mean?		 to ask someone to participate in something or contribute something The teacher called on me three times to answer questions in the class.

on the blink
What does "on the blink" mean?		 to be not workingMy stereo has been on the blink for many months.
turn one`s back on (someone or something)
What does "turn one`s back on (someone or something)" mean?		 to refuse to help someone in trouble or needThe girl turned her back on her friend when her friend asked for help doing the homework.
crank out a paper
What does "crank out a paper" mean?		 to write a paper or essay in a mechanical way I had to crank out a paper almost every week to pass the course.

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.
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