American Idioms and Expressions

Un Ass 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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un-ass
What does un-ass mean?
get out of a sitting position; get off (a vehicle)

Some Random Idioms
red tape
What does "red tape" mean?
excessive formalities in official business Many businesses complain about the red tape that they must deal with in order to get anything done with the government.
glad-hander
What does "glad-hander" mean?
somebody who is very enthusiastic and friendly
an oddball
What does "an oddball" mean?
a person who does not act like other peopleThe man is an oddball and nobody at his company likes to work with him.
come a long way
What does "come a long way" mean?
to make great progressThe manager has come a long way and has learned many things about his new company.
bounce
What does "bounce" mean?
leave; go; depart. It's late, time to bounce
not a bit
What does "not a bit" mean?
none at allI had not a bit of free time last weekend.
fall into place
What does "fall into place" mean?
to fit together, to become organizedEverything fell into place and we were able to prepare for our trip to Brazil.
go sky-high
What does "go sky-high" mean?
to reach a very high price/levelThe price of gasoline has gone sky-high recently.
night owl
What does "night owl" mean?
someone who likes to stay up very late at nightMy friend is a night owl and he loves to stay up late at night.
fight against time
What does "fight against time" mean?
to hurry to do something quickly, a fight to do something quicklyThe rescue party was fighting against time to save the men who were trapped in the coal mine.
as happy as a clam
What does "as happy as a clam" mean?
happy and contentThe little girl was as happy as a clam as she played with her toys.

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