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 the creek
What does up the creek mean? | in trouble | She is up the creek now that she has lost her passport.
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in some way/ways
What does "in some way/ways" mean? | in some unspecified way or manner, by some unspecified means | In some ways I know what my friend thinks but in some ways I do not.
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have one's hand in the till
What does "have one's hand in the till" mean? | be stealing money from a company or organization | The man had his hand in the till for many years before he was caught.
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See you anon
What does "See you anon" mean? | (UK) If somebody says this when leaving, they expect to see you again soon. |
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FBI
What does "FBI" mean? | Federal Bureau of Investigation | Federal Bureau of InvestigationThe killers were found in a nationwide search by the FBI.
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as red as blood
What does "as red as blood" mean? | deep red | The stain on the carpet was as red as blood.
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false pretenses
What does "false pretenses" mean? | intentionally misrepresent facts to cheat or defraud someone | The woman was acting under false pretenses when she went to the bank and asked for a loan.
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down and dirty
What does "down and dirty" mean? | unfair/nasty/sneaky | The team decided to get down and dirty in order to try and win the tournament.
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slated for (something)
What does "slated for (something)" mean? | to be scheduled for something | The building is slated for demolition at the end of the year.
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ten-four
What does "ten-four" mean? | I understand you. | "Ten-four," the man said when his friend asked him if he understood the plan.
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make (someone's) blood run cold
What does "make (someone's) blood run cold" mean? | shock or horrify someone | The sight of the injured family in the car accident made my blood run cold.
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as the crow flies
What does "as the crow flies" mean? | by the most direct way, along a straight line between two places | As the crow flies it is about six kilometers between my house and downtown.
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five by five
What does "five by five" mean? |
idiom. okay; all's well; all's good; everything is fine. | Five by five. We're ready to start.
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take a spill
What does "take a spill" mean? | to have a fall, to tip over | The little boy took a spill when he was trying to learn how to ride his bicycle.
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