American Idioms and Expressions

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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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subscribe to (something)
What does subscribe to (something) mean?		 to have a standing order for a magazine or something similar, to give support or consent to somethingI subscribe to several magazines but I do not have time to read them.

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hold out on (someone)
What does "hold out on (someone)" mean?		 refuse to give something to someone, refuse to agreeThe players are holding out on the owners and will not sign their contract.
crud
What does "crud" mean?		junk; worthless stuff
an ace in the hole
What does "an ace in the hole" mean?		 something that you can use to gain an advantage (when playing cards an ace is face down so the other players in a card game can't see it) something that you can use to gain an advantage (when playing cards an ace is face down so the other players in a card game can't see it)The team had an ace in the hole and decided to use it when they brought out their star goalkeeper to play.
draw interest
What does "draw interest" mean?		 to appear interesting and attract someone's attention The singers drew much interest when they performed at the festival.

set tongues wagging
What does "set tongues wagging" mean?		 to start people to start gossipingThe actions of the supervisor set tongues wagging around our office.
blood is thicker than water
What does "blood is thicker than water" mean?		 family members are closer to one another than to others Blood is thicker than water and people usually support and help their family in times of trouble.

sign one's own death warrant
What does "sign one's own death warrant" mean?		 to do something knowingly that will most likely result in severe troubleOur secretary signed her own death warrant when she came to work late three times last week.
rear end
What does "rear end" mean?		buttocks
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