American Idioms and Expressions

Stick With (something) 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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stick with (something)
What does stick with (something) mean?
to continue doing something, to not quit somethingMy brother has been able to stick with his trumpet lessons since he was a child.

Some Random Idioms
screw around
What does "screw around" mean?
to loaf about, to pass time without doing anythingI screwed around all morning and did not get anything done.
beat (someone) to the punch/draw
What does "beat (someone) to the punch/draw" mean?
to do something before othersMy friend beat me to the punch and arrived at the interview first.
Dog eat dog
What does "Dog eat dog" mean?
In a dog eat dog world, there is intense competition and rivalry, where everybody thinks only of himself or herself.
double up
What does "double up" mean?
to share a room with someone Everybody had to double up when they went to the convention.

stretch one's legs
What does "stretch one's legs" mean?
to walk around after sitting down or lying down for a period of timeWe stopped to stretch our legs after driving for several hours.
slow up
What does "slow up" mean?
to cause someone or something to reduce speedThe factory manager decided to slow up production because of problems in the shipping department.
Heart in your mouth
What does "Heart in your mouth" mean?
If your heart is in your mouth, then you feel nervous or scared.
Rough around the edges
What does "Rough around the edges" mean?
If someone is rough around the edges, they haven't mastered something, though they show promise.
abide by (something)
What does "abide by (something)" mean?
to follow the rules of something The cleaning staff must abide by the rules of the school.

in the near future
What does "in the near future" mean?
in the time immediately aheadIn the near future I plan to move to a smaller apartment and try to save some money.
feed one's face
What does "feed one's face" mean?
to eat I stopped at a small restaurant after the game to feed my face.

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