American Idioms and Expressions

Take A Gander At (someone Or 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 gander at (someone or something)
What does take a gander at (someone or something) mean?
to examine someone or somethingI asked the car mechanic to take a gander at the steering system on my car.

Some Random Idioms
crunch numbers
What does "crunch numbers" mean?
to do mathematical calculations Our boss is in his office crunching numbers for our company.

what's up
What does "what's up" mean?
idiom. what is going on now
burn a hole in one`s pocket
What does "burn a hole in one`s pocket" mean?
to stimulate someone to spend money quickly I got paid today and the money is burning a hole in my pocket.

turn one`s stomach
What does "turn one`s stomach" mean?
to make one feel sickThe car accident turned my stomach.
pick on (someone)
What does "pick on (someone)" mean?
to do or say bad things to someoneThe boy always picked on his sister when they were children.
off the subject
What does "off the subject" mean?
to be not concerned with the subject under discussionOur teacher is often off the subject during our class lectures.
On your last legs
What does "On your last legs" mean?
If someone's on their last legs, they're close to dying.
have a soft spot in one's heart for (someone or something)
What does "have a soft spot in one's heart for (someone or something)" mean?
be fond of someone or somethingMy grandmother has a soft spot in her heart for her youngest son.
Have a ripper
What does "Have a ripper" mean?
If you have a ripper of a time, you enjoy yourself.

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