American Idioms and Expressions

Tie In (something) With (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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tie in (something) with (something)
What does tie in (something) with (something) mean?
to connect something with something elseThe merchandise was tied in with the movie and had very good sales.

Some Random Idioms
Beard the lion in his own den
What does "Beard the lion in his own den" mean?
If you confront a powerful or dangerous rival on their territory, you are bearding the lion in his own den.
Armchair critic
What does "Armchair critic" mean?
An armchair critic is someone who offers advice but never shows that they could actually do any better.
Eat someone alive
What does "Eat someone alive" mean?
If you eat someone alive, you defeat or beat them comprehensively.
take a dump
What does "take a dump" mean?
move one's bowels; defacate
Grass widow
What does "Grass widow" mean?
A grass widow is a woman whose husband is often away on work, leaving her on her own.
eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth
What does "eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth" mean?
a system of punishment where you punish someone in the same way that they hurt youThe citizens wanted an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth when they learned about the child's murder.
air (something) out
What does "air (something) out" mean?
to freshen something by putting it out in the open airWe put the blankets outside in order to air them out.
bottom dollar
What does "bottom dollar" mean?
one`s last dollarThe man spent his bottom dollar on some new clothes to wear for his job interview.
Pass the time of day
What does "Pass the time of day" mean?
If you pass the time of day with somebody, you stop and say hello, enquire how they are and other such acts of social politeness.
BC
What does "BC" mean?
birth control
have it out with (someone)
What does "have it out with (someone)" mean?
argue or fight with someoneI had it out with my friend yesterday over the problem with the money.
cast a (critical/expert/professional) eye over (someone or something)
What does "cast a (critical/expert/professional) eye over (someone or something)" mean?
to look at someone or something in a critical or expert or professional way The movie director cast a critical eye over the movie script from the writer.

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