American Idioms and Expressions

Suds 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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suds
What does suds mean?		beer

Some Random Idioms
feather one`s nest
What does "feather one`s nest" mean?		 use one's position for one`s own financial benefits - especially while holding public office The politician was feathering his nest for many years until he lost the election.

Fat hits the fire
What does "Fat hits the fire" mean?		 When the fat hits the fire, trouble breaks out.
con (someone) out of (something)
What does "con (someone) out of (something)" mean?		 to trick someone out of money or something valuableThe man on the street corner tried to con the woman out of some money.
a whale of (something)
What does "a whale of (something)" mean?		 an exceptionally good or large something Everybody had a whale of a time at the birthday party.

have a way with (someone or something)
What does "have a way with (someone or something)" mean?		 be able to lead/persuade/influence othersThe little girl has a way with horses. They are very gentle when she is around.
a rough guess
What does "a rough guess" mean?		 an approximate estimate/guessI made a rough guess about how many people would come to the party.
wait with bated breath
What does "wait with bated breath" mean?		 to wait anxiously for something I waited with bated breath for the results of my exams.

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