American Idioms and Expressions

Up Front 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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up front
What does up front mean?
honest, correctHe was very up front when giving me the information about the new office.
up front
What does up front mean?
honest; truthful; forthright
up front
What does up front mean?
in advance; at the start; at the outset
up front
What does up front mean?
honest, correct The man was very up front when giving me the information about the new office.

Some Random Idioms
start the ball rolling
What does "start the ball rolling" mean?
to start/begin an activity or actionI will start the ball rolling by making some telephone calls to my co-workers.
on horseback
What does "on horseback" mean?
on the back of a horse We rode to the river on horseback.

change hands
What does "change hands" mean?
to be transferred from one person to anotherThe small business changed hands many times during the last several years.
if at first you don't succeed try, try again
What does "if at first you don't succeed try, try again" mean?
if you are patient and persevere you will achieve your goal even if you do not succeed at firstThe father taught his son to be patient and keep trying. "If at first you don't succeed try, try again," he said often.
slip through (someone's) fingers
What does "slip through (someone's) fingers" mean?
to get away from someone, to lose track of someone or something The job opportunity slipped through my fingers which was very disappointing.
The sales receipts slipped through my fingers and I could not find them.

close call
What does "close call" mean?
an accident or incident that almost happens but does not happen I had a close call this morning when the truck almost hit me.

shoe is on the other foot
What does "shoe is on the other foot" mean?
one is experiencing the same things that one caused someone else to experience one is experiencing the same things that one caused someone else to experienceThe supervisor treated the employees badly but now the shoe is on the other foot and his new boss treats him badly.
on top of (something/things)
What does "on top of (something/things)" mean?
to be managing very well, to be in control of thingsWe are able to keep on top of our work now that we have someone to help us.
bail (someone) out
What does "bail (someone) out" mean?
to pay a sum of money that allows someone to get out of jail while waiting for a trialThe singer had to pay much money to bail himself out of prison.
black eye
What does "black eye" mean?
a bruise near one's eye which makes it appear blackThe man received a black eye when he bumped into the closed door.

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