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database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available.
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weave in and out (of something)
What does weave in and out (of something) mean? | move, drive, or walk in and out of something such as traffic | The man was driving very fast and was weaving in and out of the traffic.
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blow a fuse
What does "blow a fuse" mean? | to burn out a fuse, to become angry | We quickly replaced the old fuse when our house blew a fuse last night.
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Get my drift
What does "Get my drift" mean? | If you get someone's drift, you understand what they are trying to say.
('Catch their drift' is an alternative form.) |
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live by one's wits
What does "live by one's wits" mean? | survive by being clever | The boy lives by his wits and never has any problems dealing with life.
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go over with a bang
What does "go over with a bang" mean? | to succeed in a spectacular way | The opening ceremony went over with a bang and everybody was very happy.
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jam on the brakes
What does "jam on the brakes " mean? | quickly put the brakes on in a car to stop | He jammed on the brakes and was able to avoid hitting the child.
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come along
What does "come along" mean? | to make progress, to thrive |
The work on our new house is coming along very well.
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jump through a hoop
What does "jump through a hoop" mean? | do whatever one is told to do, obey any order | He is always ready to jump through a hoop for his boss so he is not very popular with the other employees.
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get on (someone`s) nerves
What does "get on (someone`s) nerves" mean? | to irritate someone | The woman's constant complaining is beginning to get on my nerves.
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take the roll
What does "take the roll" mean? | to call the names of students in an attendance book and expect them to answer if they are there |
The teacher took the roll and then we started the lesson.
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Go to the wire
What does "Go to the wire" mean? | If someone goes to the wire, they risk their life, job, reputation, etc, to help someone. |
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cut out (something) or cut (something) out
What does "cut out (something) or cut (something) out" mean? | to remove something by cutting |
I cut out the story from the newspaper.
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