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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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tear down (someone)
What does tear down (someone) mean? | to say bad things about someone, to criticize someone | The audience tore down the speaker after he finished his lecture.
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Under the weather
What does "Under the weather" mean? | To be ill. | I'd love to help you move all your furniture next weekend, but I expect to be feeling a bit under the weather.
Passengers aboard ships become seasick most frequently during times of rough seas and bad weather. Seasickness is caused by the constant rocking motion of the ship. Sick passengers go below deck, which provides shelter from the weather, but just as importantly the sway is not as great below deck, low on the ship.
On a ship the greatest swaying action is on deck, and the most stable point is down near the keel. Hence seasick passengers tend to feel better below deck. |
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Running on fumes
What does "Running on fumes" mean? | If someone has used all their energy on something, but must continue, they are running on fumes. It is an expression used when driving a car when the needle is on empty but still running. We say it is 'running on fumes'. |
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above average
What does "above average" mean? | better or higher than average |
The boy's marks were above average in all subjects except history.
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save (something) for a rainy day
What does "save (something) for a rainy day" mean? | to reserve something/money for the future | I always try to save some money for a rainy day when I get paid.
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dip one's toe in the water
What does "dip one's toe in the water" mean? | to slowly start to do something new to see if you like it or if other people will approve of it | I am doing some volunteer work at the hospital to try and dip my toe in the water of working in the medical field.
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as blind as a bat
What does "as blind as a bat" mean? | blind, unable to see | The man was as blind as a bat and he could not see anything at all.
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do (someone's) heart good
What does "do (someone's) heart good" mean? | to make someone feel good, to make someone healthy | It does one's heart good to get a reasonable amount of exercise every day.
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pointy-head
What does "pointy-head" mean? | intellectual; careful thinker |
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hit the sauce
What does "hit the sauce" mean? | to drink alcohol (usually regularly) | I think that the woman began to hit the sauce after her husband lost his job.
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score
What does "score" mean? | succeed; obtain what one wanted |
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