American Idioms and Expressions

Third Base 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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third base
What does third base mean?
act of oral sex or finger sex (used as a way to mark "progress" in sex, especially among youth)

Some Random Idioms
sit on (something)
What does "sit on (something)" mean?
to be a member of a jury or board etc.The former politician sits on the board of many corporations.
a hassle
What does "a hassle" mean?
a bothersome thingIt is a hassle to have to report to my boss two times a day.
Hunky Dory
What does "Hunky Dory" mean?
If something is hunky dory, it is perfectly satisfactory, fine.
come (someone's) way
What does "come (someone's) way" mean?
to come to someone A small blue car came my way while I was standing on the highway.

studhammer
What does "studhammer" mean?
male who is sexually successful with women
as black as the ace of spades
What does "as black as the ace of spades" mean?
very blackThe horse in the parade was as black as the ace of spades.
give (someone) a big hand
What does "give (someone) a big hand" mean?
to clap your hands for a speech/play/performanceThe audience gave the musicians a big hand when they finished their performance.
blow up (at someone)
What does "blow up (at someone)" mean?
to get angry, to lose one's temper The passenger who was waiting in the line blew up at the ticket agent.

as cool as a cucumber
What does "as cool as a cucumber" mean?
to be calm, to be not nervous or anxious The man is as cool as a cucumber and never worries about anything.

munchies
What does "munchies" mean?
hunger, usually for snack food
kiss and makeup
What does "kiss and makeup" mean?
become friends again after a fight or argument become friends again after a fight or argumentAfter they have a fight the couple is always very quick to kiss and make up.

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