American Idioms and Expressions

Save Up For (something) 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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save up for (something)
What does save up for (something) mean?
to save money in order to buy somethingMy friend's brother is saving up for a new digital camera.

Some Random Idioms
hot air
What does "hot air" mean?
nonsense, exaggerated talkHe is full of hot air and you can`t trust what he says.
gross-out
What does "gross-out" mean?
something disgusting, repulsive, or vulgar
burst with pride
What does "burst with pride" mean?
to be full of pride and ready to burstThe girl's parents were bursting with pride at the graduation ceremony.
pass for/as (someone or something)
What does "pass for/as (someone or something)" mean?
to succeed in being accepted as someone or somethingThe young woman was trying to pass for a reporter when she went to the concert.
keep down (something)
What does "keep down (something)" mean?
keep from progressing or growing, keep within limits, controlThe students were told to keep down the noise as some of the other classes were having exams.
wipe out
What does "wipe out" mean?
remove, kill or destroy completelyThe city spends a lot of money every year trying to wipe out the rats near the river.
freegan
What does "freegan" mean?
person who only eats food that can be gotten for free
half-assed
What does "half-assed" mean?
awkward; inefficient; useless
on speaking terms with (someone)
What does "on speaking terms with (someone)" mean?
on friendly terms with someoneMy mother is not on speaking terms with her older sister.
Give someone a piece of your mind
What does "Give someone a piece of your mind" mean?
If you give someone a piece of your mind, you criticise them strongly and angrily.
Not our bag
What does "Not our bag" mean?
If something is not your bag, it is not really suitable for your needs or you don't like it much.
C/O
What does "C/O" mean?
Care Of - used when you want to send something to someone at the address of another person Care Of - used when you want to send something to someone at the address of another personI didn't know my friend's address so I sent a letter to him C/O another friend of mine.
Faint heart never won fair lady
What does "Faint heart never won fair lady" mean?
This means that you will not get the partner of your dreams if you lack the confidence to let them know how you feel.

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