American Idioms and Expressions

Yummy 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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yummy
What does yummy mean?
: delicious."Have you tried the cookies that Jonathan baked?They're yummy!"

Some Random Idioms
air one`s dirty laundry/linen in public
What does "air one`s dirty laundry/linen in public" mean?
to make public something embarrassing that should be kept secretThe dinner party became uncomfortable when the host began to air his colleague's dirty laundry in public.
run rampant
What does "run rampant" mean?
to run or grow out of controlThe use of illegal taxis is running rampant in our city.
tag
What does "tag" mean?
license plate or identification/registration stickers on a vehicle
What will be will be
What does "What will be will be" mean?
The expression what will be will be is used to describe the notion that fate will decide the outcome of a course of events, even if action is taken to try to alter it.
at death's door
What does "at death's door" mean?
very near deathThe sales manager was at death's door after having a heart attack.
black market
What does "black market" mean?
the place where goods or money are illegally bought and sold We sold some cigarettes on the black market during our travels.

Revenge is sweet
What does "Revenge is sweet" mean?
When you are happy to be proved right, then you know that revenge is sweet.
have the presence of mind to (do something)
What does "have the presence of mind to (do something)" mean?
to have the calmness and ability to act sensibly in a difficult situationThe farmer had the presence of mind to close the barn door after the fire started.

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