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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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under a cloud
What does under a cloud mean? | depressed, sad | She has been under a cloud of depression since her cat died.
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seventh heaven
What does "seventh heaven" mean? | a state of intense delight | The girl has been in seventh heaven since she got the music award.
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drag
What does "drag" mean? | dull, annoying person |
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make short work of (something)
What does "make short work of (something)" mean? | finish something quickly | He made short work of the typing and has started working on the other report.
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foot the bill
What does "foot the bill" mean? | to pay for something | The company will foot the bill for my move to Paris.
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joint
What does "joint" mean? | bar; tavern; grill |
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catch forty winks
What does "catch forty winks" mean? | to take a nap, to get some sleep | I drove all night until I was very tired so I decided to stop and catch forty winks.
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at one's fingertips
What does "at one's fingertips" mean? | something is within one's reach | I always have my address book at my fingertips.
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start over/off with a clean slate
What does "start over/off with a clean slate" mean? | to ignore the past and start over again | The young man broke the law several times but he was able to start over with a clean slate when the judge decided that he would probably not do anything wrong in the future.
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quads
What does "quads" mean? | quadrucep muscles (on the front of the thigh, visible near the knee) |
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pokey
What does "pokey" mean? | slow; very slow |
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have a row
What does "have a row" mean? | have an argument, dispite, or angry discussion |
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dupe
What does "dupe" mean? | fool, trick, or swindle somebody |
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lick one's chops
What does "lick one's chops" mean? | to show one's eagerness to do something or eat something (by licking one's lips) | The salesman began to lick his chops when he saw the potential customers at the business convention.
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toss one's lunch
What does "toss one's lunch" mean? | throw up; vomit |
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