Wrapped Up In 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. .

wrapped up in What does wrapped up in mean?	thinking about or interested only in one thing	He is always wrapped up in playing with his computer.
wrapped up in What does wrapped up in mean?	to be thinking about or interested in only one thing	My friend is wrapped up in his school project today.
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keep an ear out for (something) What does "keep an ear out for (something)" mean?	to listen carefully for something	I plan to keep an ear out for any information about a new job for my friend.

soul kiss What does "soul kiss" mean?	French kiss
tuck into (something) What does "tuck into (something)" mean?	to eat something with energy and enjoyment	We tucked into our dinner as soon as we sat down at the table.
not move a muscle What does "not move a muscle" mean?	to remain perfectly motionless	I was told to not move a muscle while the dentist was working on my teeth.
high five What does "high five" mean?	two people striking the palms of their raised hands together as a form of agreement or greeting
add up (to something) What does "add up (to something)" mean?	to mean something, to result in something	The things that my friend said about his boss do not add up to anything.

go a long way toward (something) What does "go a long way toward (something)" mean?	to be almost enough, to contribute much to something	The money from the government will go a long way toward building a new library.
bombed What does "bombed" mean?	very drunk; highly intoxicated on alcohol.	He got bombed at the bar last night.
Man of his word What does "Man of his word" mean?	A man of his word is a person who does what he says and keeps his promises.
knee-high to a grasshopper What does "knee-high to a grasshopper" mean?	very young (like a child)	I learned to ride a bicycle when I was knee-high to a grasshopper.

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