American Idioms and Expressions

Up 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. .

up What does up mean?	pleased; happy; excited
up What does up mean?	increase; augment; raise
	Some Random Idioms
squirrel away (some money) What does "squirrel away (some money)" mean?	to save or keep some money	I was able to squirrel away much money from my previous job.
Square Mile What does "Square Mile" mean?	(UK) The Square Mile is the City, the financial area of London.
bite the hand that feeds one What does "bite the hand that feeds one" mean?	to harm someone who does good things for you	I do not want to make my company angry because I do not want to bite the hand that feeds me.
up What does "up" mean?	increase; augment; raise
live by one's wits What does "live by one's wits" mean?	survive by being clever	The boy lives by his wits and never has any problems dealing with life.
upset the applecart What does "upset the applecart" mean?	to ruin a plan or event by a surprise or accident	Everything was going well at the company picnic until our boss arrived and upset the applecart. bean Idioms
Damp squib What does "Damp squib" mean?	(UK) If something is expected to have a great effect or impact but doesn't, it is a damp squib.
eat like a bird What does "eat like a bird" mean?	to eat very little	He eats like a bird. That is why he cannot gain enough weight to join the football team.
Blow hot and cold What does "Blow hot and cold" mean?	If you blow hot and cold on an idea, your attitude and opinion keeps changing; one minute you are for it, the next you are against.

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