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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 high seas
What does the high seas mean? | the ocean (away from the coast) | The crew of the ship spent three months on the high seas before going to shore for a visit.
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No pain, no gain
What does "No pain, no gain" mean? | Achievements require some sort of sacrifice. |
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nothing ventured, nothing gained
What does "nothing ventured, nothing gained" mean? | you cannot achieve success in something unless you are prepared to take a chance and risk failure | Nothing ventured, nothing gained the man thought as he decided to try and begin his own computer company and see if it would be successful.
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bent out of shape
What does "bent out of shape" mean? | needlessly worried about something. | "I know you're worried about your job interview, butdon't get bent out of shape. You'll do just fine."
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no holds barred
What does "no holds barred" mean? | with no restraints | There were no holds barred during the debate between the politicians.
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on horseback
What does "on horseback" mean? | to be on the back of a horse | We went up to the campground on horseback.
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cut (someone) a check
What does "cut (someone) a check" mean? | to write a check to someone | We cut the man a check for the work that he had done.
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With flying colours (colors)
What does "With flying colours (colors)" mean? | If you pass something with flying colours (colors), you pass easily, with a very high mark or grade. |
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bugger off
What does "bugger off" mean? | imp. go away; shove off. | Bugger off. Just go away.
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as gentle as a lamb
What does "as gentle as a lamb" mean? | very gentle | The girl is as gentle as a lamb when she is with her little sister.
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(no) skin off (someone`s) nose/teeth
What does "(no) skin off (someone`s) nose/teeth" mean? | to be of no interest/concern/trouble to someone | It is no skin off my nose as to whether or not I go to the party.
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Mince words
What does "Mince words" mean? | If people mince words, or mince their words, they don't say what they really mean clearly. |
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turkey
What does "turkey" mean? | dumb person |
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