American Idioms and Expressions

Screwed 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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screwed
What does screwed mean?
deceived; cheated; swindled

Some Random Idioms
more dead than alive
What does "more dead than alive" mean?
exhausted, near deathI felt more dead than alive when I returned from the hiking trip.
as mad as a wet hen
What does "as mad as a wet hen" mean?
angry The nurse was as mad as a wet hen when the patient tried to bite her.

two wrongs don't make a right
What does "two wrongs don't make a right" mean?
you cannot justify doing something wrong or bad just because somebody else has done the same thing to youTwo wrongs don't make a right and just because the boy's friend was not punished for taking the equipment without permission, this did not make it right for others to do the same thing.
(have the) cheek to do something
What does "(have the) cheek to do something" mean?
rudeness, impudenceThe woman had the cheek to tell me that she was sick and could not come to work today.
hardly have time to breathe
What does "hardly have time to breathe" mean?
to be very busy I hardly had time to breathe while I was preparing for the barbecue.

bang for the buck
What does "bang for the buck" mean?
value for the money spentWe were able to get much bang for our buck when we advertised on the Internet.
I've got your number
What does "I've got your number" mean?
You have made a mistake and I am going to call you on it. You are in trouble (a threat). I have a disagreement with you. I understand your true nature.
in a family way
What does "in a family way" mean?
pregnant, going to have a babyOur new secretary is in a family way and plans to take a few months off from work soon.
off one`s back
What does "off one`s back" mean?
to be not bothering someone I wish my father would get off my back and stop asking me when I am going to look for a job.
red in the face
What does "red in the face" mean?
to be embarrassedThe woman was red in the face after she dropped her keys down the elevator shaft.

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