American Idioms and Expressions

Very Last 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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very last
What does very last mean?
the end of somethingWe were able to buy the very last tickets to the concert.
very last
What does very last mean?
the end of something We were able to buy the very last tickets to the concert.


Some Random Idioms
take a toll on (someone or something)
What does "take a toll on (someone or something)" mean?
to damage/hurt someone or something by using it too much or by hard livingThe stress and long hours at work are beginning to take a toll on my friend.
red-carpet treatment
What does "red-carpet treatment" mean?
to receive special/royal treatmentI always receive the red-carpet treatment when I go and visit my aunt.
one after another
What does "one after another" mean?
one thing or person follows anotherThe customers came one after another to look at the new computer operating system.
back in the day
What does "back in the day" mean?
idiom. a long time ago when style, fashion, and taste were different
Run something into the ground
What does "Run something into the ground" mean?
If people run something into the ground, they treat or manage it so badly that they ruin it.
World is your oyster
What does "World is your oyster" mean?
When the world is your oyster, you are getting everything you want from life.
as strong as a horse/ox
What does "as strong as a horse/ox" mean?
very strong The man was as strong as an ox and easily helped us move the sofa.

end up with (something)
What does "end up with (something)" mean?
to get something as a result of something I ended up with a cold last weekend after being outside in the rain.

cook (something) to perfection
What does "cook (something) to perfection" mean?
to cook something perfectly The chef always cooks the food to perfection at his small restaurant.

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