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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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shitsky
What does shitsky mean? | dumb, rude person (usually said of men) |
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shitsky
What does shitsky mean? | feces; dung |
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kill the fatted calf
What does "kill the fatted calf" mean? | prepare a big feast (in someone's honor) | We decided to kill the fatted calf and have a big dinner for my uncle.
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for the time being
What does "for the time being" mean? | temporarily, for now, for awhile |
We really need a new car but for the time being we will continue to use our old one.
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Sod's law
What does "Sod's law" mean? | Sod's law states that if something can go wrong then it will. |
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foot the bill
What does "foot the bill" mean? | to pay for something |
The company will foot the bill for my move to Paris.
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tan (someone`s) hide
What does "tan (someone`s) hide" mean? | to give someone a beating, to spank someone hard | The boy`s mother threatened to tan his hide if he did not behave himself.
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easier said than done
What does "easier said than done" mean? | to be easier to talk about than to do | I would like to change jobs but it is easier said than done.
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blood, sweat, and tears
What does "blood, sweat, and tears" mean? | great personal effort |
We put a lot of blood, sweat, and tears into fixing our old house.
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an open secret
What does "an open secret" mean? | a secret that so many people know about that it is no longer a secret | It is an open secret that I will be leaving the company next month.
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in abeyance
What does "in abeyance" mean? | the temporary suspension of an activity or a ruling | My grandfather's estate settlement was in abeyance while the lawyers looked at his will in more detail.
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bottom out
What does "bottom out" mean? | to reach the lowest or worst point | The value of the stock has begun to bottom out and it should soon begin to increase in value.
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prevail upon (someone)
What does "prevail upon (someone)" mean? | to ask or beg someone (for a favor) | I had to prevail upon my friend to lend me some money for my holiday.
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turn on a dime
What does "turn on a dime" mean? | to turn quickly or in a very tight turn | The new truck is able to turn on a dime.
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