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database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available.
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to huff and puff
What does to huff and puff mean? | to breathe very hard | I was huffing and puffing after I walked up several floors in our apartment building.
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shoot the bull
What does "shoot the bull" mean? | gossip; discuss; chat |
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bottom line
What does "bottom line" mean? | the central issue of a discussion, the main point | My friend wants to open a restaurant but the bottom line is that if we do not do more research I do not want to invest any money.
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relative to (someone or something)
What does "relative to (someone or something)" mean? | in proportion to someone or something | The house was not very large relative to the amount of money that it cost.
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give the devil his due
What does "give the devil his due" mean? | to recognize the good points of someone who you think is unworthy | We do not like the man's personality but you must give the devil his due, his workmanship is wonderful.
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give out
What does "give out" mean? | to fail, to wear out | We went hiking last week but my legs gave out so we had to return early.
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under one`s own steam
What does "under one`s own steam" mean? | by one`s own efforts, without help | He was able to go home under his own steam even though he was feeling very sick.
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out of pocket
What does "out of pocket" mean? | from one's own resources |
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in high gear
What does "in high gear" mean? | very fast and active | The preparations for the party were in high gear when I arrived at the house.
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rally
What does "rally" mean? | party; gathering; event |
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fart around
What does "fart around" mean? | waste time; mess around |
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put in one`s two cents (worth)
What does "put in one`s two cents (worth)" mean? | to add one's comments or opinion to a discussion | I stood up in the meeting and put in my two cents worth before I was asked to sit down.
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on line
What does "on line" mean? | connected to a remote computer | The editor is able to do most of his work on line.
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meet up with (someone or something)
What does "meet up with (someone or something)" mean? | meet someone or something by accident or without expecting to | The young man met up with a nice group of people while he was traveling in Australia.
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Like giving a donkey strawberries
What does "Like giving a donkey strawberries" mean? | (UK) If something is like giving a donkey strawberries, people fail to appreciate its value. |
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