American Idioms and Expressions

See (someone) Out 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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see (someone) out
What does see (someone) out mean?
to go with someone out of a room/houseI went to the front door to see our guests out to their cars.

Some Random Idioms
show-and-tell
What does "show-and-tell" mean?
to present something interesting to a class (in elementary school)The little boy took a starfish from the ocean to his school for show-and-tell.
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.
catch one's breath
What does "catch one's breath" mean?
to return to normal breathing after breathing very hard I stopped at the top of the stairs to catch my breath.

have (something) in mind
What does "have (something) in mind" mean?
to be thinking of something in particular, to have an idea in your mind"What do you have in mind for the meeting next week?"
nuts
What does "nuts" mean?
crazy; mentally unbalanced
snake eater
What does "snake eater" mean?
U.S. Army Special Forces personnel; Green Beret
Red letter day
What does "Red letter day" mean?
A red letter day is a one of good luck, when something special happens to you.
(someone's) fingerprints are on (something)
What does "(someone's) fingerprints are on (something)" mean?
an action/piece of work is typical of a particular person and they must have been involved in itMany police officers believe that the criminal's fingerprints are on the recent crime.
cause a stir
What does "cause a stir" mean?
to cause people to become agitated and alarmed about something The soccer player caused a stir when he criticized the referee.

fall back on (someone or something)
What does "fall back on (someone or something)" mean?
to seek help when other things have failed The woman had to fall back on her father when her business began to have problems.

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