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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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wuss
What does wuss mean? | weak, fearful person. | Don't be such a wuss. Speak up for yourself.
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Off colour
What does "Off colour" mean? | If someone looks off colour/color, they look ill. |
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never fear
What does "never fear" mean? | do not worry | "Never fear, I will finish work and meet you in time for the movie."
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as white as the driven snow
What does "as white as the driven snow" mean? | very white |
The fur on the dog was as white as the driven snow.
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as weak as a kitten
What does "as weak as a kitten" mean? | weak, sickly | The girl is as weak as a kitten and cannot carry the pile of books.
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blacklist (someone)
What does "blacklist (someone)" mean? | to exclude/ostracize someone, to write someone's name on a list if they break some rules | The sports federation blacklisted the swimmer because he was using steroids.
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talk through one`s hat
What does "talk through one`s hat" mean? | to make exaggerated or inaccurate statements about something | The man is always talking through his hat and you never know if you can believe him or not.
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Head south
What does "Head south" mean? | If something head south, it begins to fail or start going bad.'The project proceeded well for the first two months, but then it headed south.' |
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hit it off (with someone)
What does "hit it off (with someone)" mean? | get along well with someone (usually from the
beginning) | get along well with someone (usually from the beginning)I hit it off with a woman in my photography class and we have been dating for several months now.
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cop
What does "cop" mean? | police officer. | The cops around here are actually very nice and helpful.
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in the twinkling of an eye
What does "in the twinkling of an eye" mean? | very quickly | In the twinkling of an eye the little boy disappeared in the department store.
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Friendly footing
What does "Friendly footing" mean? | When relationships are on a friendly footing, they are going well. |
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Make yourself scarce
What does "Make yourself scarce" mean? | If someone makes themselves scarce, they go away from a place, especially to avoid trouble or so that they can't be found. |
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