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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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zip
What does zip mean? | nothing; nothing at all | After the poker game, I was left with zip.
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feel sorry for (someone)
What does "feel sorry for (someone)" mean? | to pity someone | I feel sorry for my friend who recently lost his job.
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polish off (something)
What does "polish off (something)" mean? | to finish doing something quickly/completely | We polished off the work early and went to the beach for the day.
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root (something) out
What does "root (something) out" mean? | to get rid of something completely | The new city government is trying to root out the wasteful practices of the previous government.
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down to the wire
What does "down to the wire" mean? | near a deadline, with little time remaining | They were down to the wire but the two sides finally agreed to a new contract.
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keep on (doing something)
What does "keep on (doing something)" mean? | continue | She is careless and keeps on making the same mistakes over and over.
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open one`s heart to (someone)
What does "open one`s heart to (someone)" mean? | to talk about one`s feelings honestly, to confide in someone | I opened my heart to my friend when I saw her at the restaurant last night.
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d'oh
What does "d'oh" mean? | damn; shit; ouch (popularized in "The Simpsons"). | Don't say "d'oh". You sound like Homer Simpson.
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Q-sign
What does "Q-sign" mean? | comatose patient with mouth open and tongue hanging out |
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heart goes out to (someone)
What does "heart goes out to (someone)" mean? | to feel great sympathy for someone | My heart goes out to the victims of the recent hurricane.
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have a good head on one's shoulders
What does "have a good head on one's shoulders" mean? | to be sensible and intelligent | The supermarket manager has a good head on his shoulders and he should be able to solve the problem.
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feel put upon
What does "feel put upon" mean? | to feel that someone is taking unfair advantage of you | My sister always feels put upon when her husband's friends visit.
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one jump/step ahead of (someone or something)
What does "one jump/step ahead of (someone or something)" mean? | one step in advance of someone or something | My boss is always one jump ahead of the rest of the employees.
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go apeshit
What does "go apeshit" mean? | become excited or upset. | He went apeshit when he heard he was going to be laid off.
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