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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second to none
What does second to none mean? | to be better than everything | The performance by the opera singer was second to none.
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second to none
What does second to none mean? | to be better than everything else |
The performance by the opera singer was second to none.
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for the heck/hell of it
What does "for the heck/hell of it" mean? | just for fun | We went down to the river to throw stones just for the heck of it.
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crack
What does "crack" mean? | break down; fail |
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red-hot
What does "red-hot" mean? | very hot, creating much excitement or demand | The new video game is red-hot and many people are waiting to buy one.
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fucking
What does "fucking" mean? | used to emphasize or stress the importance of the following words; very, extremely (intonation indicates if good or bad is meant). | You're fucking nuts; I can't believe this fucking weather.
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Always a bridesmaid, never a bride
What does "Always a bridesmaid, never a bride" mean? | If someone is always a bridesmaid, never a bride, they never manage to fulfill their ambition- they get close, but never manage the recognition, etc, they crave. |
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leave (someone) high and dry
What does "leave (someone) high and dry" mean? | leave someone helpless | The employees were left high and dry when the company went out of business.
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toe the line/mark
What does "toe the line/mark" mean? | to follow the rules, to do what one is expected to do | The team members were forced to toe the line when the new coach arrived.
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face to face
What does "face to face" mean? | in person |
I had a face-to-face meeting with my supervisor to talk about my job performance.
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cut no ice
What does "cut no ice" mean? | have no effect or influence on somebody |
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walk hand-in-hand (with someone)
What does "walk hand-in-hand (with someone)" mean? | to walk while holding hands with someone |
The couple walked hand-to-hand down the street.
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from day to day
What does "from day to day" mean? | one day at a time | We did not know from day to day if the weather would be good enough for the birthday picnic.
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Fly by the seat of one's pants
What does "Fly by the seat of one's pants" mean? | If you fly by the seat of one's pants, you do something difficult even though you don't have the experience or training required. |
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