American Idioms and Expressions

Stumble Into (somewhere) 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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stumble into (somewhere)
What does stumble into (somewhere) mean?
to enter a place by stumblingI stumbled into my bedroom and went to bed.

Some Random Idioms
ring in the New Year
What does "ring in the New Year" mean?
to celebrate the beginning of the new yearWe decided to ring in the New Year at a party at my parent's house.
deep water
What does "deep water" mean?
serious trouble or difficultyThe boy will be in deep water if he does not tell us where he spent the money.
kick-ass
What does "kick-ass" mean?
appealing; fun; exciting
get a break
What does "get a break" mean?
to get an opportunity or good dealI got a break when my friend sold me his car for a cheap price.
knock (someone's) block off
What does "knock (someone's) block off" mean?
hit someone very hard (in the head), beat someone upHe was very angry and threatened to knock the block off of anyone who came near him.
Know which side one's bread is buttered on
What does "Know which side one's bread is buttered on" mean?
If you know which side one's bread is buttered on, you know where your interests lie and will act accordingly to protect or further them.
Brighten up the day
What does "Brighten up the day" mean?
If something brightens up your day, something happens that makes you feel positive and happy all day long.
Bright and breezy
What does "Bright and breezy" mean?
When someone is cheerful and full of energy, they are bright and breezy.
out of reach
What does "out of reach" mean?
to be not near enough to be reached or touched, unattainableThe top of the bookshelf was out of reach and I could not get the dictionary easily.
No skin off my nose
What does "No skin off my nose" mean?
If something's no skin off your nose, it doesn't affect or bother you at all.
drag
What does "drag" mean?
dull, annoying person
burden of proof
What does "burden of proof" mean?
the necessity to prove a disputed fact as required by the laws of evidenceThe burden of proof during the trial fell on the man who had accused his employee of theft.

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