American Idioms and Expressions

Take A Whack At (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 whack at (something)
What does take a whack at (something) mean?		 to try somethingI took a whack at fixing the car but I was unsuccessful.

Some Random Idioms
talk up (someone or something)
What does "talk up (someone or something)" mean?		 to speak in favor of someone or somethingThe manager was talking up the new product during the meeting.
a leopard can't change his spots
What does "a leopard can't change his spots" mean?		 you cannot change someone's basic human natureThe supervisor tried to have a good relationship with his staff but a leopard can't change his spots and he still had problems with those around him
take charge of (someone or something)
What does "take charge of (someone or something)" mean?		 to take control of someone or somethingThe new supervisor quickly took charge of the staff in the fast food restaurant.
Light bulb moment
What does "Light bulb moment" mean?		 A light bulb moment is when you have a sudden realisation about something, like the light bulbs used to indicate an idea in cartoons.
crocodile tears
What does "crocodile tears" mean?		 a show of sorrow that is not real The man said that he was very sorry but his tears were only crocodile tears.

go to pieces
What does "go to pieces" mean?		 to lose one's self-controlThe woman went to pieces when she learned about her father`s death.
PM
What does "PM" mean?		 Post Meridiem - Latin for after noon Post Meridiem - Latin for after noonThe meeting started at exactly 1:00 PM.
the early bird catches the worm
What does "the early bird catches the worm" mean?		 a person who gets up early in the morning has the best chance of success"Let`s leave at six o`clock in the morning. Remember, the early bird catches the worm."
Left in the dark
What does "Left in the dark" mean?		 If you are left in the dark about something, you aren't given the information that you should have.
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