Wise Guy Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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. .

wise guy What does wise guy mean?	a person who acts as if he were smarter than other people	He always acts like a wise guy when he is in a big group.
wise guy What does wise guy mean?	a person who acts as if he were smarter than other people	The boy always acts like a wise guy when he is in a group.
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G2G What does "G2G" mean?	got to go

fighting chance What does "fighting chance" mean?	a good possibility of success if you try hard	I did not have a fighting chance to get my job application finished on time.
rap sheet What does "rap sheet" mean?	record of a person's crimes
size up (someone or something) What does "size up (someone or something)" mean?	to try to form an opinion of someone, to assess a situation	It took me some time to size up the candidate before deciding to give him a job.
heart is in the right place What does "heart is in the right place" mean?	be kindhearted/sympathetic, have good intentions	He sometimes makes mistakes but his heart is in the right place.
about time What does "about time" mean?	to be something that should have happened earlier	"It is about time that you returned that book to me."

by leaps and bounds What does "by leaps and bounds" mean?	rapidly, by large movements forward	The construction of the new airport is progressing by leaps and bounds.
PJs What does "PJs" mean?	projects
Wolf in sheep's clothing What does "Wolf in sheep's clothing" mean?	A wolf in sheep's clothing is something dangerous that looks quite safe and innocent.
time flies What does "time flies" mean?	time seems to pass very quickly	Time flies and before we had a chance to enjoy the summer weather it was already autumn.
Light bulb moment What does "Light bulb moment" mean?	A light bulb moment is when you have a sudden realisation about something, like the light bulbs used to indicate an idea in cartoons.
face value What does "face value" mean?	the value or price printed on a stamp/bond/paper money etc.	I sold the postage stamps for their face value.

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