American Idioms and Expressions

Take Out 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 out
What does take out mean?
destroy or obliterate somebody or something
take out
What does take out mean?
go out with somebody; go on a date with somebody

Some Random Idioms
a horse of a different color
What does "a horse of a different color" mean?
something totally separate and differentChanging locations is a horse of a different color. It was never mentioned in any of our meetings.
fond of (someone or something)
What does "fond of (someone or something)" mean?
to like someone or somethingOur daughter is very fond of her grandfather.
get close to (someone)
What does "get close to (someone)" mean?
to become close friends with someone The woman is trying very hard to get close to her youngest daughter.

believe in (something)
What does "believe in (something)" mean?
to favor something, to support something, to think that something is true The man does not believe in flying saucers.

run/go to seed
What does "run/go to seed" mean?
to become worn-out and uncared forThe small store has run to seed and few people like to go there now.
awesome
What does "awesome" mean?
great; excellent
in print
What does "in print" mean?
a book or magazine is available for sale from the publisherThe book which I am looking for is still in print.
work hand in hand (with someone)
What does "work hand in hand (with someone)" mean?
to work closely together with someone in order to achieve somethingThe government is working hand in hand with the police department to solve the road problems.
weigh on/upon (someone)
What does "weigh on/upon (someone)" mean?
be a weight or pressure on someone or something, worry or upset someoneThe pressure of her exams has begun to weigh upon my sister.
on the right track
What does "on the right track" mean?
to be following the right set of assumptionsI am on the right track in my search for a good piano teacher for my daughter.

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