American Idioms and Expressions

Stand In For (someone) 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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stand in for (someone)
What does stand in for (someone) mean?		 to be a substitute for someoneThe other actor stood in for the famous actor when he was sick.

Some Random Idioms
desert a sinking ship
What does "desert a sinking ship" mean?		 to leave a situation or place when things become difficult or unpleasant Many employees decided to desert a sinking ship when their company began to have problems.

boggle (someone's) mind
What does "boggle (someone's) mind" mean?		 to confuse or overwhelm someone The amount of waste in the city program really boggles my mind.

eat like a bird
What does "eat like a bird" mean?		 to eat only a small amount of foodThe girl eats like a bird and is very slim.
chew (someone) out
What does "chew (someone) out" mean?		 to scold someoneThe girl began to chew her boyfriend out in the supermarket.
Cast a long shadow
What does "Cast a long shadow" mean?		 Something or someone that casts a long shadow has considerable influence on other people or events.
wheels
What does "wheels" mean?		transportation in a car; a car
throw a fit
What does "throw a fit" mean?		 to become very angryThe boy's mother threw a fit when she heard about his problems at school.
lay one's eyes on (someone or something)
What does "lay one's eyes on (someone or something)" mean?		 to see or find someone or something "If you lay your eyes on my house keys please tell me."

days running
What does "days running" mean?		 several days in a rowThere were concerts at the auditorium for six days running.
call on (someone)
What does "call on (someone)" mean?		 to ask someone to participate in something or contribute somethingThe teacher called on me three times to answer questions in the class.
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