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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 oath
What does under oath mean? | having taken an oath (solemn promise) | The man was under oath when he spoke before the judge.
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get on
What does "get on" mean? | have (usually good) relations with somebody |
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take a turn for the better
What does "take a turn for the better" mean? | to start to improve or get well | The medical condition of my uncle has recently taken a turn for the better.
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lead the way
What does "lead the way" mean? | go first and show others how to go somewhere, guide someone | I had to lead the way because nobody knew where the new office was located.
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in fashion
What does "in fashion" mean? | fashionable | Very thin neckties have not been in fashion recently.
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If you'll pardon my French
What does "If you'll pardon my French" mean? | (UK) This idiom is used as a way of apologising for swearing. |
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in stock
What does "in stock" mean? | to have something ready to sell or use | The store does not have any printer ribbons in stock.
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take it easy
What does "take it easy" mean? | to relax | I have been working hard recently so I have decided to take it easy for a few days.
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flush with (something)
What does "flush with (something)" mean? | to be even with something | The two pieces of wood were flush with each other so we glued them together.
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raise/up the ante
What does "raise/up the ante" mean? | to increase your demands or the amount that you spend for something (the ante is the amount of money each player puts on the table before starting a game of cards/poker) | The union raised the ante with the company when they said that they were going to go on strike.
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have an ear for (something)
What does "have an ear for (something)" mean? | to have the ability to learn music or languages | The girl has an ear for languages and she can learn them very fast.
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put up with (someone or something)
What does "put up with (someone or something)" mean? | to patiently accept or endure someone or something | The man makes a great effort to put up with his wife`s complaints.
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angel lust
What does "angel lust" mean? | death erection; male cadaver with an erection |
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first base
What does "first base" mean? | the act of kissing (as a step in increasing levels of sexual intimacy). | First base? Is that all? Just kissing?
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as cool as a cucumber
What does "as cool as a cucumber" mean? | to be calm, to be not nervous or anxious | The man is as cool as a cucumber and never worries about anything.
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