List of American Idioms
Idiom | Notes | Origin | Lang Code | Source | EnglishEquivID | CheckMatch |
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A blessing in disguise | Something that seems bad or unlucky at first but turns out to be good. | en | 0 | n | ||
A dime a dozen | Very common and easy to find. | en | 0 | n | ||
a night owl | Someone who likes to stay up late. | en | 0 | n | ||
A whole new ballgame | A completely different situation or set of circumstances. | en | 0 | n | ||
All ears | Fully listening and paying attention. | en | 0 | n | ||
All in the same boat | In the same situation or predicament. | en | 0 | n | ||
At the drop of a hat | Immediately or without hesitation. | en | 0 | n | ||
At the end of your rope | Completely annoyed, exhausted, or desperate, with no more patience or energy. | en | 0 | n | ||
Barking up the wrong tree | Accusing or blaming the wrong person. | en | 0 | n | ||
Beat around the bush | Avoiding the main topic or being indirect. | en | 0 | n |