American Idioms and Expressions

Scratch Around 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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scratch around for (something)
What does scratch around for (something) mean?		 look here and there for somethingThe woman was scratching around for some money to buy some food.

Some Random Idioms
joggers
What does "joggers" mean?		jogging shoes; running shoes; sneakers
nut
What does "nut" mean?		fan or enthusiast of something
(in) high gear
What does "(in) high gear" mean?		 at top speed, full activityThe preparations for his visit have been in high gear all week.
a play on words
What does "a play on words" mean?		 a humorous use of a word to suggest a different meaningNewspaper headlines often use a play on words to give a different meaning to a sentence.
see double
What does "see double" mean?		 to see two of everything instead of oneI began to see double after I hit my head on the edge of the fence.
silly season
What does "silly season" mean?		 the time of the year (late summer) when there is no important news and news reporters focus on unimportant thingsIt was the end of summer and the silly season for the news media.
A watched pot never boils
What does "A watched pot never boils" mean?		 Some things work out in their own time, so being impatient and constantly checking will just make things seem longer.
get lost!
What does "get lost!" mean?		go away"I wish he'd get lost and stop bothering me. Idon't want to talk to him!"
leave word with (someone)
What does "leave word with (someone)" mean?		 leave a message with someoneI left word with my father to have my mother phone me tonight.
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