American Idioms and Expressions

Yes Man 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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yes-man
What does yes-man mean?
a person who tries to be liked by agreeing with everything someone says (especially by a boss)He is a yes-man who will do anything that his boss asks him to do.

Some Random Idioms
out on one's ear
What does "out on one's ear" mean?
to be forced to (unwillingly) leave one's job or organization or home The man did not pay his apartment rent for two months and he was quickly out on his ear.

gain ground
What does "gain ground" mean?
to go forward, to make progressOur company is gaining ground in its attempt to be the best in the industry.
trial balloon
What does "trial balloon" mean?
an announcement or experiment with the purpose of finding out what people think about an idea or productWe sent up a trial balloon to see who would support our plan to introduce the new product.
break through
What does "break through" mean?
to make sudden progress by pushing through an obstacle The university students worked very hard to break through with their research.

take a toll on (someone or something)
What does "take a toll on (someone or something)" mean?
to damage/hurt someone or something by using it too much or by hard livingThe stress and long hours at work are beginning to take a toll on my friend.
Horse sense
What does "Horse sense" mean?
Common sense, able to stand the test of reasonableness.If your going to spend your time working anyway, it only makes horse sense to get a high paying job.
Horses are intelligent animals. They demonstrate the ability to act sensibly and to avoid situations that might cause them harm such as taking a fall, hence good common sense.
give (someone or something) the thumbs up
What does "give (someone or something) the thumbs up" mean?
to be in favor of someone or somethingThe city gave the music festival organizers the thumbs up to have the music festival.
come about
What does "come about" mean?
to happenEverybody believes that the plans for the new community center will never come about.
do the honors
What does "do the honors" mean?
to perform the duty of a host (when serving a drink etc.)"Would you like to do the honors and pour everybody a drink?"
steer clear of (someone or something)
What does "steer clear of (someone or something)" mean?
to avoid someone or somethingI have been steering clear of my friend since our argument.
wolf in sheep`s clothing
What does "wolf in sheep`s clothing" mean?
a person who pretends to be good but is really bad The man is a wolf in sheep's clothing and someone that you should be very careful around.

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