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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 the sun
What does under the sun mean? | anywhere on earth at all, everywhere | We looked for my wallet everywhere under the sun.
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flaky
What does "flaky" mean? | spacey; absentminded; unreliable |
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try out for (something)
What does "try out for (something)" mean? | to attempt to join or take part in a team or a play etc. | My friend has decided to try out for the football team this summer.
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rat out on (someone)
What does "rat out on (someone)" mean? | to desert or betray someone, to leave someone at a critical time | The boy's friend ratted out on him and refused to support him in his fight with the neighborhood bully.
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hot tot
What does "hot tot" mean? | preadolescent girl who dresses and behaves in a shallow, sexual manner |
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Make a request
What does "Make a request" mean? | If you request something, or make a request, you are asking for something you want or need. |
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get a foothold (somewhere)
What does "get a foothold (somewhere)" mean? | to get an initial position of support, to reach a starting point | The small company was able to get a foothold in the breakfast cereal market.
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play hardball (with someone)
What does "play hardball (with someone)" mean? | to act strong and aggressive with someone | The union played hardball during the contract talks.
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miffed
What does "miffed" mean? | upset; distressed |
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deaf and dumb
What does "deaf and dumb" mean? | unable to hear or speak | The young man is deaf and dumb and he has trouble understanding what is happening around him.
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rob Peter to pay Paul
What does "rob Peter to pay Paul" mean? | to take from one person or thing to pay another | When the government began to take money from the education system to pay for the medical system it was like robbing Peter to pay Paul.
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lid
What does "lid" mean? | eyelid |
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have an accident
What does "have an accident" mean? | experience something that was not intended | I had an accident on my way to work this morning.
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