American Idioms and Expressions

Take A Course In (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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take a course in (something)
What does take a course in (something) mean?
to enroll in a class to study/learn somethingI am planning to take a course in photography next year.

Some Random Idioms
a yes-man
What does "a yes-man" mean?
: someone who tries to get approval by agreeing with everyone.A: "Why does the boss think Arnold is sointelligent?"B: "Because Arnold is a yes-man. He agrees with everything theboss says!"
lay one's eyes on (someone or something)
What does "lay one's eyes on (someone or something)" mean?
to see or find someone or something "If you lay your eyes on my house keys please tell me."

Snake oil salesperson
What does "Snake oil salesperson" mean?
A person who promotes something that doesn't work, is selling snake oil.
get the lead out
What does "get the lead out" mean?
to hurry"Get the lead out," I said to my slow friend.
by far
What does "by far" mean?
greatly, by a great marginHe is by far the smartest person in his company.
by heart
What does "by heart" mean?
by memorizing The boy knows the poem by heart.

splurge on (something)
What does "splurge on (something)" mean?
to spend more money than one might ordinarily spendWe decided to splurge and go to a nice restaurant for dinner.
The grass is always greener
What does "The grass is always greener" mean?
This idiom means that what other people have or do looks preferable to our life. The complete phrase is 'The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence'.
have nothing/none to spare
What does "have nothing/none to spare" mean?
not have extra of somethingWe had none to spare so we were unable to give any books to the hospital.
peace out
What does "peace out" mean?
idiom. good-bye; bye now

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