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 to no good
What does up to no good mean? | doing something bad | The boys were up to no good after school.
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be all over
What does "be all over" mean? | be done; be finished; be completely finished. | t's all over now.
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grab a bite (to eat)
What does "grab a bite (to eat)" mean? | to get something to eat | We stopped at a small restaurant to grab a bite to eat.
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privy to something
What does "privy to something" mean? | have unique or special knowledge about something | I was not privy to the conversation regarding the new business plan so I was unable to comment on it.
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see a man about a dog
What does "see a man about a dog" mean? | to leave for some unmentioned purpose (often to go to the washroom) | I left the table in the restaurant to go and see a man about a dog.
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on/upon one`s head
What does "on/upon one`s head" mean? | to be one`s own responsibility | He himself brought the anger on his head and should not try and blame someone else.
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fair-weather friend
What does "fair-weather friend" mean? | a person who is a friend only during good times | He is a fair-weather friend and you cannot rely on him if you have a problem.
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right at (a specific time/place)
What does "right at (a specific time/place)" mean? | to be exactly at a specific time/place | The concert started right at 9:00 PM.
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round off (something)
What does "round off (something)" mean? | to change a number to the next higher or lower whole number | We rounded off the figure as it was much too big.
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washed up
What does "washed up" mean? | no longer successful or needed | The boxer was all washed up and had to retire last year.
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break fresh/new ground
What does "break fresh/new ground" mean? | to deal with something in a new way | The researchers were able to break fresh ground in their search for a cancer cure.
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Talk of the town
What does "Talk of the town" mean? | When everybody is talking about particular people and events, they are he talk of the town. |
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Talk is cheap
What does "Talk is cheap" mean? | It's easy to talk about something but harder to actually do it. |
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fucking A
What does "fucking A" mean? | a strong expression of satisfaction or delight. | A raise!? Fucking A!
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school of hard knocks
What does "school of hard knocks" mean? | the ordinary experience of learning from work and daily life | She left school early and began to learn about life in the school of hard knocks.
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