American Idioms and Expressions

String Along With (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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string along with (someone)
What does string along with (someone) mean?
to accompany someoneI decided to string along with my friends when they went to the movie.

Some Random Idioms
freak
What does "freak" mean?
lose control; panic
make a nuisance of oneself
What does "make a nuisance of oneself" mean?
be a constant botherI didn't phone the apartment manager to complain about the sink because I didn't want to make a nuisance of myself.
meet the requirements (for something)
What does "meet the requirements (for something)" mean?
fulfill the requirements for somethingThe new nurse does not meet the requirements to be a nurse in our hospital.
chicken (adjective or noun)
What does "chicken (adjective or noun)" mean?
(adjective or noun): cowardly."Fred will never ask Lucy for a date. He'schicken / a chicken.
Wolf in sheep's clothing
What does "Wolf in sheep's clothing" mean?
A wolf in sheep's clothing is something dangerous that looks quite safe and innocent.
Wouldn't touch it with a bargepole
What does "Wouldn't touch it with a bargepole" mean?
(UK) If you wouldn't touch something with a bargepole, you would not consider being involved under any circumstances. (In American English, people say they wouldn't touch it with a ten-foot pole)
bread
What does "bread" mean?
money; cash. I'm broke, no bread left.
Body politic
What does "Body politic" mean?
A group of people organised under a single government or authority (national or regional) is a body politic.
in a pickle
What does "in a pickle" mean?
to be in trouble, to be in a messThe boy was in a pickle when he lost the keys to the school cupboard.
as sweet as honey/sugar
What does "as sweet as honey/sugar" mean?
very sweet The librarian is as sweet as honey and everybody loves her.

take up the slack
What does "take up the slack" mean?
idiom. make up for a lack of time or effort due to other people
no two ways about it
What does "no two ways about it" mean?
no choice about it"No two ways about it, you must do your homework and go to bed now."

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