American Idioms and Expressions

The Picture 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 picture of (something)
What does the picture of (something) mean?		 the perfect example of somethingMy father was the picture of health when I saw him last month.

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carry over (something)
What does "carry over (something)" mean?		 to save or postpone something for another timeThe department store will carry over their sale until after the national holiday.
people who live in glass houses should not throw stones
What does "people who live in glass houses should not throw stones" mean?		 do not complain about other people if you yourself are not perfect"You should not criticize other people. Remember, people who live in glass houses should not throw stones."
not see past/farther than the end of one's nose
What does "not see past/farther than the end of one's nose" mean?		 to not care about the future or about what is happening elsewhere or to other peopleMy friend cannot see farther than the end of her nose and is not interested in the lives of other people.
Good to go
What does "Good to go" mean?		 Someone or something that meets one's approval. 'He is good to go.' 'The idea you had is good to go.'
slam dunk
What does "slam dunk" mean?		forcing a basketball into the basket from above
bump off (someone) or bump (someone) off
What does "bump off (someone) or bump (someone) off" mean?		 to kill someone The criminal gang bumped off the leader of the other gang.

Go south
What does "Go south" mean?		 If things go south, they get worse or go wrong.
a case of mistaken identity
What does "a case of mistaken identity" mean?		 an incorrect identification of someone It was a case of mistaken identity when the police arrested the wrong person.

not for all the tea in China
What does "not for all the tea in China" mean?		 not for anythingI will not for all the tea in China lend my friend any more money.
keep an eye on (someone or something)
What does "keep an eye on (someone or something)" mean?		 to watch someone or something carefully, to take care of someone or somethingI asked my aunt to keep an eye on our apartment when we went away for our holiday.
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