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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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sooner or later
What does sooner or later mean? | eventually. | "You've been working too hard for too long. If youdon't relax a little, sooner or later you're going to get sick."
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for good measure
What does "for good measure" mean? | a little extra, as a little more | The recipe called for one piece of garlic but for good measure we put in four pieces.
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have a leg to stand on
What does "have a leg to stand on" mean? | to have no support/excuse/evidence for something | The criminal does not have a leg to stand on in his defense of his actions.
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far out
What does "far out" mean? | cool; nice; excellent |
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spook (someone)
What does "spook (someone)" mean? | to startle someone | The loud thunder and lightning spooked the horse.
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Green fingers
What does "Green fingers" mean? | (UK) Someone with green fingers has a talent for gardening. |
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take a hand in (something)
What does "take a hand in (something)" mean? | to help plan or do something | The man is always ready to take a hand in any work that needs to be done.
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chem
What does "chem" mean? | chemistry (class or subject in school). | Chem was my worst science in high school.
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cut
What does "cut" mean? | dilute or thin something (liquid, drugs, etc.) |
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in a hole
What does "in a hole" mean? | in some trouble, in an embarrassing or difficult position | He is really in a hole now that he has problems both at work and at home.
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bugger
What does "bugger" mean? | have anal intercourse with |
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an act of God
What does "an act of God" mean? | an event or accident due to natural causes for which no human is responsible and which could not have been avoided by planning ahead (a storm, an earthquake, a volcano etc.) | The insurance company refused to pay the money because they said that the forest fire was an act of God.
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judge (someone or something) on its own merits
What does "judge (someone or something) on its own merits" mean? | judge or evaluate someone or something on its own good points and achievements | Our company always judges each employee on his or her own merits.
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stark raving mad
What does "stark raving mad" mean? | to be completely crazy | The woman who lives next door is stark raving mad.
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trounce
What does "trounce" mean? | defeat somebody (often in a game or other contest) |
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