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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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vivor
What does vivor mean? | survivor |
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drop a bombshell
What does "drop a bombshell" mean? | to announce some shocking news | The government dropped a bombshell when they announced that they were going to close the hospital.
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dog dags
What does "dog dags" mean? | very hot, sunny days in August |
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the straight and narrow
What does "the straight and narrow" mean? | a straight and law-abiding route through life | The young man was back on the straight and narrow after his discussions with the police officer and social worker.
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pretty is as pretty does
What does "pretty is as pretty does" mean? | you should do pleasant things if you want people to think that you are pleasant | Pretty is as pretty does, I said to my friend and suggested that he should be more pleasant if he wants people to like him.
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dollar for dollar
What does "dollar for dollar" mean? | considering the cost | Dollar for dollar, going to the mountains for a holiday is a good deal.
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leave one's mark on (someone or something)
What does "leave one's mark on (someone or something)" mean? | affect the behavior and performance of another person or of something | The former president left his mark on the way that the company was run for many years after he retired.
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put in one's two cent's (worth)
What does "put in one's two cent's (worth)" mean? | to add one's comments to a discussion | I decided not to put in my two cents worth to the discussion about money.
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That is the way the cookie crumbles
What does "That is the way the cookie crumbles" mean? | "That's the way the cookie crumbles" means that things don't always turn out the way we want. |
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bonehead
What does "bonehead" mean? | dumb, stubborn person. | He's a total bonehead. Can't even get his work done.
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in one`s face
What does "in one`s face" mean? | abruptly, unexpectedly | The plan blew up in our face just as we were ready to start.
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have no business (doing something)
What does "have no business (doing something)" mean? | be wrong to do something | The apartment manager has no business asking us about our private business.
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brimming with (something)
What does "brimming with (something)" mean? | to be full of some kind of happy behavior | The children were brimming with energy on the morning of the festival.
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As neat as a new pin
What does "As neat as a new pin" mean? | This idiom means tidy and clean. |
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