American Idioms and Expressions

Stud 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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stud
What does stud mean?
male seen as successful with or appealing to women

Some Random Idioms
make the grade
What does "make the grade" mean?
to be satisfactory and of an expected level My final assignment did not make the grade and I had to do it again.

git-go
What does "git-go" mean?
the start; the absolute beginning
boo-boo
What does "boo-boo" mean?
minor injury; cut; bruise; scrape (usually said by and to small children). Did you get a boo-boo on the playground?
a leading question
What does "a leading question" mean?
a question to a witness that is designed to suggest or produce the reply that is wanted by the questioner The judge criticized the lawyer for asking leading questions during the trial.

shuttle (someone) from place to place
What does "shuttle (someone) from place to place" mean?
to move someone from place to placeThe volunteer drivers shuttled the athletes from place to place during the sports event.
come to terms with (someone or something)
What does "come to terms with (someone or something)" mean?
to reach an agreement with someone, to accept something We came to terms with the bank and were able to buy the house.

Child's play
What does "Child's play" mean?
If something is child's play, it is very easy and simple.
get the shock of one's life
What does "get the shock of one's life" mean?
to receive a serious emotional shockI got the shock of my life when I saw my teacher on TV.

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