American Idioms and Expressions

Stash 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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stash
What does stash mean?
hidden supply of drugs or drug-related items
stash
What does stash mean?
hide; conceal

Some Random Idioms
go too far
What does "go too far" mean?
to do more than is acceptableThe man went too far when he accused his boss of lying.
creep up on (someone or something)
What does "creep up on (someone or something)" mean?
to crawl quietly toward someone or somethingThe thief crept up on the elderly woman in the supermarket.
beat around the bush
What does "beat around the bush" mean?
to speak indirectly or evasively"Stop beating around the bush and give us your final decision."
to kick off (something)
What does "to kick off (something)" mean?
begin/launch/start somethingThe department store kicked off their summer sale early Saturday morning.
brass
What does "brass" mean?
colonels and generals (in the U.S. Army)
blue balls
What does "blue balls" mean?
used to describe the tenderness in the testicles after substantial sexual activity
dump on
What does "dump on" mean?
criticize or scold somebody
in one's salad days
What does "in one's salad days" mean?
in one's youthIn her salad days my mother was a very good dancer.
turn to (someone or something)
What does "turn to (someone or something)" mean?
to go to someone or something for helpWe turned to my wife`s parents for advice about buying a house.
stones
What does "stones" mean?
guts; verve; courage
Keep it on the Q T
What does "Keep it on the Q T" mean?
If you keep something on the Q T, you keep it quiet or secret.('Q-T' is also used.)

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