American Idioms and Expressions

Smoke (something) 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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smoke (something) out
What does smoke (something) out mean?		 to find out the facts about somethingWe finally were able to smoke out the reason why our boss left the company.

Some Random Idioms
have had it with (someone or something)
What does "have had it with (someone or something)" mean?		 be unable to tolerate someone or something anymoreI have had it with her constant complaining.
fit the mold
What does "fit the mold" mean?		 to do what you expect, to do what is considered usual (usually used in the negative - does not fit the mold) Our teacher does not fit the mold of someone who volunteers to help homeless people every Saturday.
scratch (someone`s) back
What does "scratch (someone`s) back" mean?		 to do someone a favor in the hope that they will do something for you If you scratch the supervisor's back he will help you when you need help.

breathe one's last
What does "breathe one's last" mean?		 to die, to breathe one's last breath before dying The elderly man breathed his last late yesterday evening.

(do not) have a leg to stand on
What does "(do not) have a leg to stand on" mean?		 do not have the facts to support or win an argument or a legal charge that is made against you (usually used in the negative)The apartment manager tried to evict the young family but he didn't have a leg to stand on and he lost the case in court.
lose one's grip
What does "lose one's grip" mean?		 lose a secure grasp or hold of somethingThe rock climber lost his grip and fell off the side of the cliff.
get one's ducks in a row
What does "get one's ducks in a row" mean?		 to put one's affairs or something in orderWhen I get my ducks in a row I will be able to make a decision about a new career.
flip one's wig
What does "flip one's wig" mean?		 go crazy; go nuts
loony
What does "loony" mean?		 crazy; nuts; insane
SIW
What does "SIW" mean?		 self-inflicted wound
as soft as down
What does "as soft as down" mean?		 very soft to the touch (down is the soft/fine feathers from a goose or duck)The fur on the little dog was as soft as down.
shit on a shingle
What does "shit on a shingle" mean?		creamed chipped beef on toast
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