American Idioms and Expressions

The Particulars Of (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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the particulars of (something)
What does the particulars of (something) mean?		 the specific details about somethingI have no knowledge of the particulars of my father's business dealings.

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favor (someone) with (something)
What does "favor (someone) with (something)" mean?		 to provide someone with something good The queen favored the charity workers with her presence.

pig out
What does "pig out" mean?		 gorge, overeat, eat to excess
the jury is still out on (someone or something)
What does "the jury is still out on (someone or something)" mean?		 a decision has not been reached on someone or something (used often and in a casual manner when one has not made a decision about something) The jury is still out on whether or not we will move or not.

a square peg in a round hole
What does "a square peg in a round hole" mean?		 a person who does not fit into a job or positionMy friend was like a square peg in a round hole when he tried to do the job of an accountant.
set one's sights on (something)
What does "set one's sights on (something)" mean?		 to select something as one's goalThe local politician has set his sights on being elected to a higher office.
Bad Apple
What does "Bad Apple" mean?		 A person who is bad and makes other bad is a bad apple.
like mad
What does "like mad" mean?		 very fast, with great energyI worked like mad but I was unable to finish the project by noon as I had hoped.
turn the heat up on (someone)
What does "turn the heat up on (someone)" mean?		 to increase the pressure on someone to do somethingThe police are turning the heat up on the members of the criminal gang.
skins
What does "skins" mean?		drums
take (something) to heart
What does "take (something) to heart" mean?		 to be strongly affected by something that someone says to you so you take it seriously or are upset by itI did not expect my friend to take my criticism to heart when I complained that he was always late.
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