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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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variety is the spice of life
What does variety is the spice of life mean? | life is made more interesting by doing new or different things | My grandmother believed that variety is the spice of life and is always starting new projects.
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variety is the spice of life
What does variety is the spice of life mean? | differences and changes make life interesting | Variety is the spice of life and I enjoy doing different things in my free time.
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variety is the spice of life
What does variety is the spice of life mean? | life is made more interesting by doing new or different things | The three women believe that variety is the spice of life and they are always traveling to new places and trying new things.
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variety is the spice of life
What does variety is the spice of life mean? | differences and changes make life interesting |
Variety is the spice of life and I enjoy doing many different things.
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variety is the spice of life
What does variety is the spice of life mean? | life is made more interesting by doing new or different things |
My grandmother believes that variety is the spice of life and is always starting new projects.
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Some Random Idioms
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ask (someone) out or ask out (someone)
What does "ask (someone) out or ask out (someone)" mean? | to ask a person for a date |
My friend finally asked the woman at the bank out.
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dry up
What does "dry up" mean? | to become dry | The river began to dry up early in the summer.
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have a hold on (someone)
What does "have a hold on (someone)" mean? | have a strong and secure influence on someone | The coach has a very strong hold on the members of the team.
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right side up
What does "right side up" mean? | with the correct side upwards | The bus drove off the highway and rolled over but it landed right side up when it stopped.
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turn a deaf ear to (someone)
What does "turn a deaf ear to (someone)" mean? | to pretend not to hear someone, to not pay attention to someone | The supervisor turned a deaf ear to our complaints about the heat.
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LLB
What does "LLB" mean? | Bachelor of Laws | Bachelor of LawsMy brother received his LLB and will begin to practice law next week.
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hyped
What does "hyped" mean? | exaggerated; promoted inaccurately |
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ace in the hole
What does "ace in the hole" mean? | something important that is held in reserve, something that other people are not aware of and that can be used to your advantage when the time is right
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The football team had an ace in the hole. It was their star goalkeeper who they were planning to use.
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shake up (someone)
What does "shake up (someone)" mean? | to shock or upset someone | The change in policies shook up many people in the company.
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the moment of truth
What does "the moment of truth" mean? | the point at which someone has to face the reality of a situation | The moment of truth in the trial came when the lawyer presented the last piece of evidence.
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burn up
What does "burn up" mean? | to burn completely (usually things and not buildings) | The uniforms burned up in the fire.
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one and the same
What does "one and the same" mean? | the very same person or thing | It is one and the same if we finish the job today or continue until tomorrow.
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