American Idioms and Expressions

Take A Look 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 look at (someone or something)
What does take a look at (someone or something) mean?
to examine (usually briefly) someone or somethingI will take a look at the problem with the computer tomorrow.

Some Random Idioms
ice
What does "ice" mean?
methamphetamine
Give someone stick
What does "Give someone stick" mean?
(UK) If someone gives you stick, they criticise you or punish you.
glitch
What does "glitch" mean?
defect; flaw; bug; problem
to nose down
What does "to nose down" mean?
to head down, to bring down the nose of somethingThe pilot began to nose down the plane as it approached the airport.
best bib and tucker
What does "best bib and tucker" mean?
one's best clothing The man wore his best bib and tucker to the meeting.

ride
What does "ride" mean?
car; vehicle
Tall drink of water
What does "Tall drink of water" mean?
Someone who is very tall and slender is a tall drink of water. ('A tall glass of water' is also used.)
get going
What does "get going" mean?
to begin, to act, to go "Let's get going and begin to clean the house."

BTDT
What does "BTDT" mean?
been there, done that
for the birds
What does "for the birds" mean?
something that you do not like, something that is not to be taken seriously Getting up early every morning is for the birds.

dog and pony show
What does "dog and pony show" mean?
something that you disapprove of because you think that it has only been organized to impress you (like a dog and pony show in a circus)We had serious questions about the project but we only got a dog and pony show when we asked for answers from our business partners.

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