American Idioms and Expressions

Use Strong Language 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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use strong language
What does use strong language mean?
use abusive or forceful languageThe teacher used very strong language to make the children behave.
use strong language
What does use strong language mean?
to use abusive or forceful language The teacher used very strong language to make the children behave.


Some Random Idioms
get along
What does "get along" mean?
to leave It`s late so I must get along now.

with all the fixings
What does "with all the fixings" mean?
all the extra things that come with some mealsWe ordered the meal with all the fixings.
call a meeting to order
What does "call a meeting to order" mean?
to start a meetingOur supervisor called the meeting to order when everyone arrived in the conference room.
do (someone's) heart good
What does "do (someone's) heart good" mean?
to make someone feel good, to make someone healthyIt does one's heart good to get a reasonable amount of exercise every day.
come back with an offer
What does "come back with an offer" mean?
to return to negotiations with a new offerWe came back with a new offer and the negotiations continued smoothly.
flat broke
What does "flat broke" mean?
to have no money at allI am flat broke and do not have enough money to pay my rent.
take over (something)
What does "take over (something)" mean?
to take control of something, to take command of somethingA large foreign company took control of our company last month.
get off the ground
What does "get off the ground" mean?
to make a successful beginning We were unable to get the new product off the ground but we will try again next year.

put one's toe in the water
What does "put one's toe in the water" mean?
to slowly start to do something new to see if you like it or if other people will approve of itI plan to put my toe in the water to see if the new job is suitable for me.

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