American Idioms and Expressions

Work Into (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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work into (something)
What does work into (something) mean?		 force into something little by littleHe was able to work his foot into his boot but it was still very tight.

Some Random Idioms
a copycat
What does "a copycat" mean?		 someone who copies another person`s work or actionsThe little boy was accused of being a copycat by the other children.
have a heart of gold
What does "have a heart of gold" mean?		 to be kind/generous/friendlyMy grandmother has a heart of gold and she is always willing to help a stranger.
at the expense of (someone or something)
What does "at the expense of (someone or something)" mean?		 to be to the harm of (someone or something) The man was very successful but it was at the expense of his family and health.

AOK
What does "AOK" mean?		 great, doing well great, doing wellHe said that he was feeling AOK even after the truck had hit him.
come out with (something)
What does "come out with (something)" mean?		 to say something, to make something known The child has recently come out with many funny expressions.

fall head over heels
What does "fall head over heels" mean?		 to fall down (and maybe roll over)The little boy fell head over heels when he fell down in the park.
come into (some money)
What does "come into (some money)" mean?		 to get possession of some money, to inherit some moneyThe man came into a lot of money which he donated to charity.
fly into the face of danger
What does "fly into the face of danger" mean?		 to take great risks The pilot was flying into the face of danger when he went to fight the forest fire.

run for one's life
What does "run for one's life" mean?		 to run away to save one's lifeI ran for my life when I met the bear on the camping trip.
in unison
What does "in unison" mean?		 acting as one, together and at the same timeThe fans cried out in unison when the star player made a goal.
grain of truth
What does "grain of truth" mean?		 the smallest amount of truthThere was not a grain of truth in what the man said.
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