American Idioms and Expressions

To Pieces 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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to pieces
What does to pieces mean?
into broken pieces or fragments, destroyed, not workingMy car fell to pieces during my recent trip.
to pieces
What does to pieces mean?
very much, greatlyThe man loves his little girl to pieces.
to pieces
What does to pieces mean?
into broken pieces or fragments, destroyed, not working My car fell to pieces during my recent trip.

to pieces
What does to pieces mean?
very much, greatly The man loves his little girl to pieces.


Some Random Idioms
stick in (someone's) throat
What does "stick in (someone's) throat" mean?
an idea or situation that is difficult for you to accept and irritates or displeases you The customer's attitude sticks in my throat and I am happy to see him leave.

outside the box
What does "outside the box" mean?
not bound by old and limiting structures/rules/practicesEverybody in the design company was encouraged to think outside the box in order to be creative.
fascinoma
What does "fascinoma" mean?
any interesting or amusing medical condition, particularly tumors and malignancies
keep books
What does "keep books" mean?
to keep records of money that is gained or spentThe new sales manager does not know how to keep books and he has made many mistakes.
between a rock and a hard place
What does "between a rock and a hard place" mean?
to be in a very difficult position We are between a rock and a hard place in our effort to solve the problem.

a head case
What does "a head case" mean?
to be crazyThe apartment manager is a head case. She is crazy.
give (someone) a hand with (something)
What does "give (someone) a hand with (something)" mean?
to help someone with somethingI gave my friend a hand when he moved into his new apartment.
in person
What does "in person" mean?
actually present at a place or eventI had to go to the bank and sign the papers in person.
instrumental in (doing something)
What does "instrumental in (doing something)" mean?
playing an important part in doing somethingOur teacher was instrumental in getting the school to change their policy on using the library after school.
dash off (something)
What does "dash off (something)" mean?
to do or finish something quicklyI plan to dash off a letter before I go to work.

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