American Idioms and Expressions

When It Comes To (something) 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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when it comes to (something)
What does when it comes to (something) mean?
speaking about somethingWhen it comes to sports, my friend is a very knowledgeable person.

Some Random Idioms
have butterflies in one`s stomach
What does "have butterflies in one`s stomach" mean?
to have a feeling of fear or anxiety in one's stomach I had butterflies in my stomach when I received the award.

subject to (something)
What does "subject to (something)" mean?
depending on something, likely to have somethingThe purchase of the house was subject to several conditions that we wanted to talk about.
quarterback
What does "quarterback" mean?
lead; manage; be in charge of something or somebody
have feet of clay
What does "have feet of clay" mean?
have a character defectThe candidate has feet of clay and is being criticized by many of her opponents.
be off on the wrong foot
What does "be off on the wrong foot" mean?
to start something under bad circumstancesI tried to talk to my new neighbor but it seems that we are off on the wrong foot already.
TAH
What does "TAH" mean?
take a hint
(not one's) cup of tea
What does "(not one's) cup of tea" mean?
something that one does not enjoy or do well (usually used in the negative) Going to art galleries is not my cup of tea so I think that I will stay home this evening.
twiddle one`s thumbs
What does "twiddle one`s thumbs" mean?
to do nothing, to be idle The girl twiddled her thumbs all week and is now unable to pass her exam.

a head case
What does "a head case" mean?
to be crazyThe apartment manager is a head case. She is crazy.

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