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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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undies
What does undies mean? | underwear |
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full of hot air
What does "full of hot air" mean? | to be full of nonsense, to be talking nonsense |
I knew that the man was full of hot air when he began to tell us how to make lots of money.
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full-fledged
What does "full-fledged" mean? | complete, having everything that is needed to be something | My cousin became a full-fledged nurse before she went to Saudi Arabia to work for a year.
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now and then
What does "now and then" mean? | occasionally; from time to time. | A: "Do you see Jennifer often?"B: "No, not really. I see her now and then, but notregularly."
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Foot in mouth
What does "Foot in mouth" mean? | This is used to describe someone who has just said something embarrassing, inappropriate, wrong or stupid. |
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score points with someone
What does "score points with someone" mean? | gain the favor of someone | gain the favor of someoneThe salesman always worked extra hours in order to score points with his boss.
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Third rail
What does "Third rail" mean? | The third rail of something is dangerous to alter or change. Originally, the third rail is the one carrying the electricity for a train. |
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Quiet before the Storm
What does "Quiet before the Storm" mean? | When you know that something is about to go horribly wrong, but hasn't just yet, then you are in the quiet before the storm. |
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have (something) coming to (someone)
What does "have (something) coming to (someone)" mean? | deserve punishment for something | The girl has the punishment coming to her because of what she did.
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Eye candy
What does "Eye candy" mean? | When a person is very attractive, they can be described as eye candy - sweet to look at! |
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In donkey's years
What does "In donkey's years" mean? | 'I haven't seen her in donkey's years.' - This means for a very long time. |
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a miscarriage of justice
What does "a miscarriage of justice" mean? | a wrong or mistaken decision made in a court of law |
The trial was a miscarriage of justice and nobody was happy with the result.
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