American Idioms and Expressions

Stuck With (someone Or 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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stuck with (someone or something)
What does stuck with (someone or something) mean?
to be burdened with someone or somethingWhen my sister went to the doctor I was stuck with looking after her dog.

Some Random Idioms
end up with (something)
What does "end up with (something)" mean?
to get something as a result of something I ended up with a cold last weekend after being outside in the rain.

take (someone or something) at face value
What does "take (someone or something) at face value" mean?
to take someone or something as it first appears to beI took the sign at face value and drove very slowly through the construction area.
tail wagging the dog
What does "tail wagging the dog" mean?
a situation where a small part controls the whole thingIt is like the tail wagging the dog when the receptionist is able to control everything in the office.
Fit of pique
What does "Fit of pique" mean?
If someone reacts badly because their pride is hurt, this is a fit of pique.
rest in peace
What does "rest in peace" mean?
to lie dead peacefully for eternityWe prayed that my aunt would rest in peace after she recently passed away.
half a loaf is better than none
What does "half a loaf is better than none" mean?
a proverb that says that having part of something is better than having nothing at allHalf a loaf is better than none and I would rather work part-time than have no job at all.
on everybody's lips
What does "on everybody's lips" mean?
many people are talking or thinking about the same thingThe wedding scandal with the famous actress is on everybody's lips.
live from hand to mouth
What does "live from hand to mouth" mean?
to live in poor circumstances, to have little moneyThe man has been living from hand to mouth for many years now.
sever ties with (someone)
What does "sever ties with (someone)" mean?
to end a relationship or agreement with someone or somethingThe large company decided to sever ties with the small advertising company.
on the move
What does "on the move" mean?
to be moving around from place to place, to be in motionMy sister is in Europe and has been on the move for several months now.
buy out (someone or something)
What does "buy out (someone or something)" mean?
to buy the ownership or a majority share of somethingThe large company decided to buy out the small textile company.
cannot see one's hand in front of one's face
What does "cannot see one's hand in front of one's face" mean?
to be unable to see very far (usually because of darkness or fog) I could not see my hands in front of my face because of the heavy rain.

take a piss
What does "take a piss" mean?
urinate; pee

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