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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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the bottom line
What does the bottom line mean? | the most essential information. | "The discussion lasted many hours. The bottomline was thatthe XYZ Company isn't for sale."
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crab
What does "crab" mean? | louse; lice (usually used in the plural) |
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Talk the hind legs off a donkey
What does "Talk the hind legs off a donkey" mean? | A person who is excessively or extremely talkative can talk the hind legs off a donkey. |
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beyond one's depth
What does "beyond one's depth" mean? | to be beyond one's ability, to be in deep water |
The apartment manager was beyond her depth in her effort to manage the apartment.
The swimmer was in deep water and very much beyond her depth.
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clam up
What does "clam up" mean? | to stop talking, to refuse to talk (like a clam closes its shell) | I had to clam up during the meeting so my boss would not become angry with me.
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If the cap fits, wear it
What does "If the cap fits, wear it" mean? | This idiom means that if the description is correct, then it is describing the truth, often when someone is being criticised.
('If the shoe fits, wear it' is an alternative) |
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at the top of the hour
What does "at the top of the hour" mean? | at the exact beginning of the hour (12:00, 1:00 etc.) | The radio news always starts at the top of the hour.
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one to a customer
What does "one to a customer" mean? | each person can receive only one of something | The items were sold at only one to a customer.
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Have your lunch handed to you
What does "Have your lunch handed to you" mean? | If you have you lunch handed to you, you are outperformed and shown up by someone better. |
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acquire a taste for (something)
What does "acquire a taste for (something)" mean? | to develop a liking for some kind of food or drink or something | My friend has recently acquired a taste for classical music.
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Split the blanket
What does "Split the blanket" mean? | If people split the blanket, it means they get a divorce or end their relationship. |
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done for
What does "done for" mean? | to be ruined or defeated or dying |
I think that our team is done for this season.
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