American Idioms and Expressions

Under The Wings Of (someone) 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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under the wings of (someone)
What does under the wings of (someone) mean?
to be under the care/control/protection of someoneThe new teacher is now under the wings of the principal of the school.

Some Random Idioms
a pat on the back
What does "a pat on the back" mean?
praise, congratulations, encouragementThe man was given a pat on the back for his efforts to stop pollution in the river.
make time with (someone)
What does "make time with (someone)" mean?
flirt with someoneThe man was trying to make time with the waitress in the restaurant.
Dig way down deep
What does "Dig way down deep" mean?
When someone digs way down deep, they look into their inner feelings to see how they feel about it.
hog
What does "hog" mean?
motorcyle
a dime a dozen
What does "a dime a dozen" mean?
common, easy to get and of little valueUsed books are a dime a dozen and it is dificult to sell them.
new blood
What does "new blood" mean?
new members brought into a group, new workers in a company We have lots of new blood in our club.

John Q Public
What does "John Q Public" mean?
John Q Public is the typical, average person.
bottom dollar
What does "bottom dollar" mean?
one`s last dollarThe man spent his bottom dollar on some new clothes to wear for his job interview.
hooked
What does "hooked" mean?
addicted

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