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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 load off one's feet
What does take a load off one's feet mean? | to sit down and relax | I sat down for awhile to take a load off my feet.
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turn up
What does "turn up" mean? | to be found, to be discovered | My wallet turned up in my jacket exactly where I had left it.
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beans
What does "beans" mean? | nonsense. | Oh, beans.
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Break your heart
What does "Break your heart" mean? | If someone upsets you greatly, they break your heart, especially if they end a relationship. |
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Crash a party
What does "Crash a party" mean? | If you crash a party, or are a gatecrasher, you go somewhere you haven't been invited to. |
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cut one's losses
What does "cut one's losses" mean? | to do something in order to stop losing additional money or time etc. |
We should sell the old machinery soon and try to cut our losses.
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Big picture
What does "Big picture" mean? | The big picture of something is the overall perspective or objective, not the fine detail. |
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give birth
What does "give birth" mean? | to have a baby | The woman gave birth to a baby boy last night.
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make no mistake (about something)
What does "make no mistake (about something)" mean? | have no doubt about something, be certain about something | I told the man to make no mistake about the fact that he was not permitted to park his car in our parking area.
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if the shoe fits wear it
What does "if the shoe fits wear it" mean? | if something that is said describes you then it is probably meant for you | You should not criticize someone for something that you do yourself. Remember that if the shoe fits wear it.
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up to (someone) to decide/do (something)
What does "up to (someone) to decide/do (something)" mean? | to be responsible to choose or decide something | It is up to the president to decide when the meeting will start.
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fall back
What does "fall back" mean? | to move back, to go back | The runner fell back from the other runners during the race.
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sooner or later
What does "sooner or later" mean? | eventually. | "You've been working too hard for too long. If youdon't relax a little, sooner or later you're going to get sick."
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