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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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wear one`s heart on one`s sleeve
What does wear one`s heart on one`s sleeve mean? | show one`s feelings openly | He was wearing his heart on his sleeve after the meeting with his boss.
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nothing down
What does "nothing down" mean? | to not require a down payment | The young couple purchased the house with nothing down.
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white elephant
What does "white elephant" mean? | a useless possession that is a nuisance or expensive to keep | They are having a white elephant sale at the school next week.
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Bite your tongue
What does "Bite your tongue" mean? | If you bite your tongue, you refrain from speaking because it is socially or otherwise better not to. |
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throw (someone)
What does "throw (someone)" mean? | to confuse someone slightly | It threw me when I saw the different salesman.
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make oneself scarce
What does "make oneself scarce" mean? | leave quickly, go away | I think that I will make myself scarce and go to the beach for the day.
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tongue-in-cheek
What does "tongue-in-cheek" mean? | insincere, joking | The speaker made several tongue-in-cheek remarks about the politician.
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deuce and a half
What does "deuce and a half" mean? | 2.5 ton truck; medium-sized truck for cargo |
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in advance
What does "in advance" mean? | ahead of time | They bought the tickets in advance so that they could get a good seat.
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have a shit-fit
What does "have a shit-fit" mean? | have an angry fit, a temper tantrum |
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dead tired
What does "dead tired" mean? | to be very tired, to be exhausted | I was dead tired so I went to bed when I got home.
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keep one's finger's crossed
What does "keep one's finger's crossed" mean? | to wish for good luck | "I will keep my fingers crossed that you are able to get the new job that you have applied for."
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Tough as old boots
What does "Tough as old boots" mean? | Something or someone that is as tough as old boots is strong and resilient. |
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no way
What does "no way" mean? | never; no; not on your life |
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