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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stand by
What does stand by mean? | to be near, to be waiting to do something when you are needed | There is a doctor standing by in case there is a medical emergency.
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stand by
What does stand by mean? | to be near, to be waiting to do something when you are needed |
There is a doctor standing by in case there is a medical emergency.
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at the present time
What does "at the present time" mean? | now, at present | At the present time there are no extra helpers available.
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veggies
What does "veggies" mean? | vegetables. | Some veggies with your steak?
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come along
What does "come along" mean? | to make progress, to thrive |
The work on our new house is coming along very well.
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a horse of a different color
What does "a horse of a different color" mean? | another matter entirely, something else, something different than the subject that is being discussed |
Changing locations is a horse of a different color and was never discussed in any of our meetings.
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say the word
What does "say the word" mean? | to give a sign, to show a wish | "Just say the word and I will come and meet you at the airport."
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cheek by jowl
What does "cheek by jowl" mean? | side by side, in close intimacy | The fans entered the stadium cheek by jowl.
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a leading question
What does "a leading question" mean? | a question that suggests the kind of answer that you want to hear | The lawyer asked the man a leading question when he asked him why he had lied about the money. He had never lied about money.
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eyes pop out (of one's head)
What does "eyes pop out (of one's head)" mean? | one is very surprised | My eyes popped out of my head when I saw the new computer that I got for my birthday.
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collar
What does "collar" mean? | arrest someone. | The cops collared two pros over there yesterday.
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in a bad way
What does "in a bad way" mean? | in a bad or critical state | The woman is in a bad way after her recent car accident.
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greenhorn
What does "greenhorn" mean? | an untrained or inexperienced or naive person |
The young man is a greenhorn and he has much to learn about his new job.
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submarine sandwich
What does "submarine sandwich" mean? | sandwich made with Italian bread sliced lengthwise, filled with cold cuts, cheese, and vegetables |
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