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.
.
sands of time
What does sands of time mean? | the accumulated tiny amounts of time (like the sand in an hourglass) | The sands of time have done much to change the woman's attitude toward her sister.
|
|
Some Random Idioms
| |
fold one's hands
What does "fold one's hands" mean? | to bring one's hands together so that they are palm to palm with the fingers interlocking | The students folded their hands and sat quietly on their chairs.
|
|
| |
birdseed
What does "birdseed" mean? | a minute amount of money. | I'm getting paid birdseed for all my hard work.
|
one little bit
What does "one little bit" mean? | any at all, at all (usually used in the negative) | I do not agree with my supervisor one little bit about my work performance.
|
have second thoughts about (someone or something)
What does "have second thoughts about (someone or something)" mean? | have doubts about someone or something | Recently, I am having second thoughts about buying a new motorcycle.
|
mum's the word
What does "mum's the word" mean? | silence; nothing will be said on the subject. | Shh, mum's the word. Don't say anything to anyone.
|
dope
What does "dope" mean? | gossip; news; information. | It's time for the straight dope. No more lies.
|
zapped
What does "zapped" mean? | fatigued; tired; exhausted | I feel completely zapped
|
|
| |
on the double
What does "on the double" mean? | very fast | My father asked me to bring him the newspaper on the double.
|
beat one's head against the wall
What does "beat one's head against the wall" mean? | to waste one's time trying to do something that is hopeless | I was beating my head against the wall to try and convince my friend to come to the restaurant.
|
turn belly-up
What does "turn belly-up" mean? | fail; perform poorly |
|
MVA
What does "MVA" mean? | motor vehicle accident |
|
suck
What does "suck" mean? | be unappealing or undesirable | This song really sucks!
|