American Idioms
American idioms with notes explaining their meanings or usage.
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| ID | Idiom | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1001 | A blessing in disguise | Something that seems bad or unlucky at first but turns out to be good. |
| 1002 | A dime a dozen | Very common and easy to find. |
| 1003 | All ears | Fully listening and paying attention. |
| 1004 | All in the same boat | In the same situation or predicament. |
| 1005 | Barking up the wrong tree | Accusing or blaming the wrong person. |
| 1006 | Beat around the bush | Avoiding the main topic or being indirect. |
| 1007 | Bite the bullet | To face a difficult or unpleasant situation bravely. |
| 1008 | Bury the hatchet | To reconcile or make peace after a conflict. |
| 1009 | By the skin of your teeth | Just barely or narrowly escaping a difficult situation. |
| 1010 | Call it a day | To stop working or to end an activity. |
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