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as you please
[as you please] 1. As you like, whatever you like or […]
ask for
[ask for] {v.}, {informal} To make (something bad) likely to happen […]
asleep at the switch
[asleep at the switch] {adj. phr.} 1. Asleep when it is […]
at that
[at that] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. As it is; at that […]
at the drop of a hat
[at the drop of a hat] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. Without […]
at the tip of one's tongue
[at the tip of one's tongue] or [on the tip of […]
ax to grind
[ax to grind] {n. phr.}, {informal} Something to gain for yourself: […]
B.Y.O.
[B.Y.O.] (Abbreviation) {informal} Bring Your Own. Said of a kind of […]
B.Y.O.B.
[B.Y.O.B.] (Abbreviation) {informal} Bring Your Own Bottle. Frequently written on invitations […]
back down
[back down] or [back off] {v.}, {informal} To give up a […]
back of
[back of] or [in back of] {prep.} 1. In or at […]
back to the salt mines
[back to the salt mines] {informal} Back to the job; back […]
backseat driver
[backseat driver] {n.}, {informal} A bossy person in a car who […]
bad actor
[bad actor] {n.}, {informal} A person or animal that is always […]
bad blood
[bad blood] {n.}, {informal} Anger or misgivings due to bad relations […]
bag and baggage
[bag and baggage] {adv.}, {informal} With all your clothes and other […]
bail out
[bail out] (1) {v.} 1. To secure release from prison until […]
baker's dozen
[baker's dozen] {n.}, {informal} Thirteen. * /"How many of the jelly […]
ball game
[ball game] {n.}, {slang}, also {informal} The entire matter at hand; […]
ball of fire
[ball of fire] {n.}, {informal} A person with great energy and […]
baloney
[baloney] {n.}, {informal} Nonsense, unbelievable, trite, or trivial. * /John brags […]
bang up
[bang up] {adj.}, {informal} Very successful; very good; splendid; excellent. * […]
bank on
[bank on] {v.}, {informal} To depend on; put one's trust in; […]
barge in
[barge in] {v. phr.}, {informal} To appear uninvited at someone's house […]
bark up the wrong tree
[bark up the wrong tree] {v. phr.}, {informal} To choose the […]
bark worse than one's bite
[bark worse than one's bite] {informal} Sound or speech more frightening […]
basket case
[basket case] {n.}, {slang}, {also informal} 1. A person who has […]
bat an eye
[bat an eye] or [bat an eyelash] {v. phr.}, {informal} To […]
bawl out
[bawl out] {v.}, {informal} To reprove in a loud or rough […]
be into something
[be into something] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have taken something up […]
be up to no good
[be up to no good] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be plotting […]
be up to something
[be up to something] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To feel strong […]
beat all
[beat all] or [beat the Dutch] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be […]
beat down
[beat down] {v.} 1. To crush or break the spirit of; […]
beat into one's head
[beat into one's head] {v. phr.}, {informal} To teach by telling […]
beat the --- out of
[beat the --- out of] or [lick the --- out of] […]
beat the band
[beat the band] {adv. phr.}, {informal} At great speed; with much […]
beat the bushes
[beat the bushes] also [beat the brush] {v. phr.}, {informal} To […]
beat to
[beat to] {v.}, {informal} To do something before someone else does […]
beat up
[beat up] {v.}, {informal} To give a hard beating to; hit […]
bee in one's bonnet
[bee in one's bonnet] {n. phr.}, {informal} A fixed idea that […]
beef up
[beef up] {v.}, {informal} To make stronger by adding men or […]
before one can say Jack Robinson
[before one can say Jack Robinson] {adv. cl.}, {informal} Very quickly; […]
belly up
[belly up] {adj.}, {informal} Dead, bankrupt, or financially ruined. * /Tom […]
belly up
[belly up] {v.}, {informal} To go bankrupt, become afunctional; to die. […]
below the belt
[below the belt] {adv. phr.} 1. In the stomach; lower than […]
bend over backward
[bend over backward] or [lean over backward] {v. phr.}, {informal} To […]
best bib and tucker
[best bib and tucker] or [Sunday best] or [Sunday go-to-meeting clothes] […]
bet on the wrong horse
[bet on the wrong horse] {v. phr.}, {informal} To base your […]
bet one's boots
[bet one's boots] or [bet one's bottom dollar] or [bet one's […]
better half
[better half] {n.}, {informal} One's marriage partner (mostly said by men […]
big as life
[big as life] or [large as life] {adj. phr.} 1. or […]
big daddy
[big daddy] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} The most important, largest thing, person […]
big deal
[big deal] {interj.}, {slang}, {informal} (loud stress on the word "deal") […]
big frog in a small pond
[big frog in a small pond] {n. phr.}, {informal} An important […]
big head
[big head] {n.}, {informal} Too high an opinion of your own […]
big lie, the
[big lie, the] {n.}, {informal} A major, deliberate misrepresentation of some […]
big time
[big time] {n.}, {informal} 1. A very enjoyable time at a […]
big wheel
[big wheel] {n.}, {informal} An influential or important person who has […]
birds and the bees (the)
[birds and the bees (the)] {n. phr.}, {informal} The facts we […]
bite off more than one can chew
[bite off more than one can chew] {v. phr.}, {informal} To […]
bite the dust
[bite the dust] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To be killed in […]
black out
[black out] {v.} 1. To darken by putting out or dimming […]
blank check
[blank check] {n.} 1. A bank check written to a person […]
blast off
[blast off] {v.} 1. To begin a rocket flight. * /The […]
blip out
[blip out] or [bleep out] {v. phr.}, {informal} To delete electronically […]
blockhead
[blockhead] {n.}, {informal} An unusually dense, or stupid person whose head […]
blow one's cool
[blow one's cool] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To lose your composure […]
blow one's lines
[blow one's lines] or [fluff one's lines] {v. phr.}, {informal} To […]
blow one's mind
[blow one's mind] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal}; {originally from the drug […]
blow the lid off
[blow the lid off] {v. phr.}, {informal} Suddenly to reveal the […]
blow up
[blow up] {v.} 1a. To break or destroy or to be […]
blow up in one's face
[blow up in one's face] {v. phr.}, {informal} To fail completely […]
blue in the face
[blue in the face] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Very angry or upset; […]
body blow
[body blow] {n.}, {informal} A great disappointment; a bitter failure. * […]
body English
[body English] {n.}, {informal} The wishful attempt to make a ball […]
boggle the mind
[boggle the mind] {v. phr.}, {informal} To stop the rational thinking […]
bone to pick
[bone to pick] or [crow to pick] {n. phr.}, {informal} A […]
bone up
[bone up] {v.}, {informal} To fill with information; try to learn […]
bottom dollar
[bottom dollar] {n.}, {v. phr.}, {informal} One's last penny, one's last […]
bottom drop out
[bottom drop out] or [bottom fall out] {v. phr.} {informal} 1. […]
bottom line
[bottom line] {n.}, {informal} (stress on "line") 1. The last word […]
bottom line
[bottom line] {v.}, {informal} (stress on "bottom") To finish; to bring […]
bow out
[bow out] {v.}, {informal} 1. To give up taking part; excuse […]
bowl over
[bowl over] {v.}, {informal} 1. To knock down as if with […]
box office
[box office] {n.}, {informal} 1. The place at movies and theaters […]
boyfriend
[boyfriend] {n.}, {informal} 1. A male friend or companion. * /"John […]
brain drain
[brain drain] {n.}, {informal} 1. The loss of the leading intellectuals […]
bread and butter
[bread and butter] (3) {interj.}, {informal} Spoken to prevent bad luck […]
break even
[break even] {v. phr.}, {informal} (stress on "even") To end a […]
break into
[break into] {v.} 1. To force an entrance into; make a […]
break off
[break off] {v.} 1. To stop suddenly. * /The speaker was […]
break out
[break out] {v.} 1. To begin showing a rash or other […]
break the ice
[break the ice] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To conquer the first […]
break up
[break up] {v.} 1. To break into pieces. * /The workmen […]
breathe down one's neck
[breathe down one's neck] {v. phr.}, {informal} To follow closely; threaten […]
breeze in
[breeze in] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To walk into a place […]
bring around
[bring around] or [bring round] {v.} 1. {informal} To restore to […]
bring down
[bring down] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. To deflate (someone's ego). […]
bring down the house
[bring down the house] {v. phr.}, {informal} To start an audience […]
bring home the bacon
[bring home the bacon] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To support your […]
bring to pass
[bring to pass] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make (something) happen; succeed […]
bring up
[bring up] {v.} 1. To take care of (a child); raise, […]
bring up the rear
[bring up the rear] {v. phr.} 1. To come last in […]
bringdown
[bringdown] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. (from "bring down", past "brought down"). […]
brown-bagger
[brown-bagger] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A person who does not go to […]
brush off
[brush off] or [give the brush off] {v. phr.} 1. To […]
buck up
[buck up] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make or become more cheerful; […]
bug in one's ear
[bug in one's ear] {n. phr.}, {informal} A hint; secret information […]
build up
[build up] {v.} 1. To make out of separate pieces or […]
bullshit
[bullshit] {v.}, {vulgar to informal}, {gaining in social acceptance by some} […]
bump into
[bump into] {v.}, {informal} To meet without expecting to; happen to […]
burn one's fingers
[burn one's fingers] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get in trouble doing […]
burn up
[burn up] {v.} 1. To burn completely; destroy or be destroyed […]
burn up the road
[burn up the road] {v. phr.}, {informal} To drive a car […]
burst at the seams
[burst at the seams] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be too full […]
bury the hatchet
[bury the hatchet] {v. phr.}, {informal} To settle a quarrel or […]
but good
[but good] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Very much so; thoroughly completely; forcefully. […]
butter up
[butter up] {v.}, {informal} To try to get the favor or […]
butter wouldn't melt in one's mouth
[butter wouldn't melt in one's mouth] {informal} You act very polite […]
by a long shot
[by a long shot] {adv. phr.}, {informal} By a big difference; […]
call down
[call down] also [dress down] {v.}, {informal} To scold. * /Jim […]
call it quits
[call it quits] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To decide to stop […]
call on the carpet
[call on the carpet] {v. phr.}, {informal} To call (a person) […]
call one's bluff
[call one's bluff] {v. phr.}, {informal} To ask someone to prove […]
call the shots
[call the shots] {v. phr.}, {informal} To give orders; be in […]
call the tune
[call the tune] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be in control; give […]
calling down
[calling down] also [dressing down] {n. phr.}, {informal} A scolding; reprimand. […]
can of worms
[can of worms] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. A complex problem, or […]
can't help but
[can't help but] {informal} also {formal} [cannot but] {v. phr.} To […]
canned laughter
[canned laughter] {n.}, {informal} The sounds of laughter heard on certain […]
card up one's sleeve
[card up one's sleeve] {n. phr.}, {informal} Another help, plan, or […]
carry a torch
[carry a torch] or [carry the torch] {v. phr.} 1. To […]
carry on
[carry on] {v.} 1. To work at; be busy with; manage. […]
carry the ball
[carry the ball] {v. phr.}, {informal} To take the most important […]
carry the day
[carry the day] {v. phr.}, {informal} To win completely; to succeed […]
cart before the horse (to put)
[cart before the horse] (to put) {n. phr.}, {informal} Things in […]
cart off
[cart off] or [cart away] {v.}, {informal} To take away, often […]
cash in on
[cash in on] {v.}, {informal} To see (a chance) and profit […]
cash on the barrelhead
[cash on the barrelhead] {n. phr.}, {informal} Money paid at once; […]
catch (someone) dead
[catch (someone) dead] {v. phr.}, {informal} To see or hear (someone) […]
catch cold
[catch cold] {v. phr.} 1. or [take cold] To get a […]
catch it
[catch it] or [get it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be scolded […]
catch on
[catch on] {v.}, {informal} 1. To understand; learn about. - Often […]
catch one's death of
[catch one's death of] or [take one's death of] {v. phr.}, […]
catch some rays
[catch some rays] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To get tanned while […]
catch some Z's
[catch some Z's] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To take a nap, […]
catch-22
[catch-22] {n.}, {informal} From Joseph Heller's novel "Catch-22", set in World […]
caught short
[caught short] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not having enough of something when […]
cave in
[cave in] {v.} 1. To fall or collapse inward. * /The […]
chalk up
[chalk up] {v.}, {informal} 1. To write down as part of […]
change off
[change off] {v.}, {informal} To take turns doing something; alternate. * […]
change one's tune
[change one's tune] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make a change in […]
charge off
[charge off] {v.} 1. To consider or record as a loss, […]
cheapskate
[cheapskate] {n.}, {informal} A selfish or stingy person; a person who […]
cheat on someone
[cheat on someone] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be unfaithful (to one's […]
check in
[check in] {v.} 1a. To sign your name (as at a […]
check out
[check out] {v.} 1a. To pay your hotel bill and leave. […]
cheesecake
[cheesecake] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A showing of the legs of an […]
chicken out
[chicken out] {v. phr.}, {informal} To stop doing something because of […]
chickens come home to roost
[chickens come home to roost] {informal} Words or acts come back […]
chime in
[chime in] {v.} 1. {informal} To join in. * /The whole […]
China syndrome
[China syndrome] {n.}, {informal} From the title of the movie with […]
chip in
[chip in] or [kick in] {v.}, {informal} To give together with […]
chip on one's shoulder
[chip on one's shoulder] {n. phr.}, {informal} A quarrelsome nature; readiness […]
choke up
[choke up] {v.} 1a. To come near losing calmness or self-control […]
clamp down
[clamp down] {v.}, {informal} To put on strict controls; enforce rules […]
clay pigeon
[clay pigeon] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. A popular target at practice […]
clean bill of health
[clean bill of health] {n. phr.} 1. A certificate that a […]
clean out
[clean out] {v.} 1. {slang} To take everything from; empty; strip. […]
clean up
[clean up] {v. phr.} 1. To wash and make oneself presentable. […]
clear out
[clear out] {v.} 1. To take everything out of; empty. * […]
cliffdweller
[cliffdweller] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A city person who lives on a […]
clifihanger
[clifihanger] {n.}, {informal} A sports event or a movie in which […]
climb the wall
[climb the wall] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. To react to […]
clock watcher
[clock watcher] {n. phr.}, {informal} A worker who always quits at […]
close up shop
[close up shop] {v. phr.} 1. To shut a store at […]
coin money
[coin money] or [mint money] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make a […]
cold feet
[cold feet] {n. phr.}, {informal} A loss of courage or nerve; […]
cold fish
[cold fish] {n.}, {informal} A queer person; a person who is […]
cold shoulder
[cold shoulder] {n.}, {informal} Unfriendly treatment of a person, a showing […]
cold turkey
[cold turkey] {adv.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Abruptly and without medical aid […]
cold-shoulder
[cold-shoulder] {v.}, {informal} To act towards a person with dislike or […]
come again
[come again] {v.}, {informal} Please repeat; please say that again. - […]
come alive
[come alive] or [come to life] {v.} 1. {informal} To become […]
come apart at the seams
[come apart at the seams] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To become […]
come back
[come back] {v.}, {informal} 1. To reply; answer. * /The lawyer […]
come by honestly
[come by honestly] {v. phr.}, {informal} To inherit (a characteristic) from […]
come down hard on
[come down hard on] {v.}, {informal} 1. To scold or punish […]
come down with
[come down with] {v.}, {informal} To become sick with; catch. * […]
come full circle
[come full circle] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To become totally opposed […]
come hell or high water
[come hell or high water] {adv. phr.}, {informal} No matter what […]
come in handy
[come in handy] {v. phr.}, {informal} To prove useful. * /Robinson […]
come off
[come off] {v.} 1. To take place; happen. * /The picnic […]
come on
[come on] {v.} 1. To begin; appear. * /Rain came on […]
come round
[come round] or [come around] {v.} 1. To happen or appear […]
come through
[come through] {v.}, {informal} To be equal to a demand; meet […]
come to think of it
[come to think of it] {v. phr.}, {informal} As I think […]
comfortable as an old shoe
[comfortable as an old shoe] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Pleasant and relaxed; […]
comings and goings
[comings and goings] {n. pl.}, {informal} 1. Times of arriving and […]
common as an old shoe
[common as an old shoe] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not showing off; […]
company man
[company man] {n.}, {informal} A worker who always agrees with management […]
compare notes
[compare notes] {v. phr.}, {informal} To exchange thoughts or ideas about […]
congregate housing
[congregate housing] {n.}, {informal} A form of housing for elderly persons […]
conk out
[conk out] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To fall asleep suddenly with […]
cook up
[cook up] {v.}, {informal} To plan and put together; make up; […]
cool as a cucumber
[cool as a cucumber] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Very calm and brave; […]
cop out
[cop out] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To avoid committing oneself in […]
cop-out
[cop-out] {n. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} An irresponsible excuse made to avoid […]
corn ball
[corn ball] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. A superficially sentimental movie or […]
couch case
[couch case] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A person judged emotionally so disturbed […]
couldn't care less
[couldn't care less] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be indifferent; not care […]
count heads
[count heads] or [count noses] {v. phr.}, {informal} To count the […]
count one's chickens before theyre hatched
[count one's chickens before they're hatched] {v. phr.}, {informal} To depend […]
count to ten
[count to ten] {v. phr.}, {informal} To count from one to […]
countdown
[countdown] {n.}. {Space English}, {informal} 1. A step-by-step process which leads […]
cover ground
[cover ground] or [cover the ground] {v. phr.} 1. To go […]
cover one's tracks
[cover one's tracks] or [cover up one's tracks] {v. phr.} 1. […]
cover up
[cover up] {v.}, {informal} 1. To hide something wrong or bad […]
cowboy
[cowboy] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A person who drives his car carelessly […]
crack a joke
[crack a joke] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make a joke; tell […]
crack a smile
[crack a smile] {v. phr.}, {informal} To let a smile show […]
crack down
[crack down] {v. phr.}, {informal} To enforce laws or rules strictly; […]
crack the whip
[crack the whip] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get obedience or cooperation […]
crack up
[crack up] {v.} 1. To wreck or be wrecked; smash up. […]
cracked up
[cracked up] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Favorably described or presented; praised. - […]
crackpot
[crackpot] {n.}, {attrib. adj.}, {informal} 1. {n.} An eccentric person with […]
cramp one's style
[cramp one's style] {v. phr.}, {informal} To limit your natural freedom; […]
crazy
[crazy] or [mad] or [nuts about] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Excessively fond […]
cross one's fingers
[cross one's fingers] {v. phr.} 1a. To cross two fingers of […]
cross one's heart
[cross one's heart] or [cross one's heart and hope to die] […]
cross up
[cross up] {v.}, {informal} 1. To block or upset; throw into […]
cry before one is hurt
[cry before one is hurt] or [holler before one is hurt] […]
cry for
[cry for] or [cry out for] {v.}, {informal} To need badly; […]
cry over spilled milk
[cry over spilled milk] or [cry over spilt milk] {v. phr.}, […]
cue in
[cue in] {v. phr.}, {informal} To add new information to that […]
culture vulture
[culture vulture] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A person who is an avid […]
cup of tea
[cup of tea] also [dish of tea] {n. phr.}, {informal} 1. […]
curiosity killed the cat
[curiosity killed the cat] {informal} Getting too nosy may lead a […]
cut a swathe
[cut a swathe] {v. phr.} 1a. To mow a path through […]
cut and run
[cut and run] {v.}, {informal} To abandon an unfavorable situation. * […]
cut down to size
[cut down to size] {v. phr.}, {informal} To prove that someone […]
cut ice
[cut ice] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make a difference; make an […]
cut in
[cut in] {v.} 1. To force your way into a place […]
cut loose
[cut loose] {v.} 1. To free from ties or connections, cut […]
cut one's throat
[cut one's throat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To spoil one's chances; ruin […]
cut teeth
[cut teeth] {v. phr.} 1. To have teeth grow out through […]
cut the ground from under
[cut the ground from under] {v. phr.} {informal} To make (someone) […]
cut up
[cut up] {v.} 1. {informal} To hurt the feelings of; wound. […]
daily dozen
[daily dozen] {n.}, {informal} Gymnastic exercises; especially, several different exercises done […]
dark horse
[dark horse] {n.}, {informal} A political candidate little known to the […]
dead ahead
[dead ahead] {adv.}, {informal} Exactly in front; before. * /The school […]
dead on one's feet
[dead on one's feet] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Very tired but still […]
dead tired
[dead tired] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Very tired; exhausted; worn out. * […]
dead to rights
[dead to rights] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Without a chance of escaping […]
dead to the world
[dead to the world] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Fast asleep. * […]
death on
[death on] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Very successful in meeting or […]
decked out
[decked out] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Dressed in fancy clothes; specially decorated […]
delta wave
[delta wave] {n.}, {informal}, {semi-technical} A brain wave 1-3 cycles per […]
die in one's boots
[die in one's boots] or [die with one's boots on] {v. […]
dig in
[dig in] {v.}, {informal} 1. To dig ditches for protection against […]
dig out
[dig out] {v.} 1. To find by searching; bring out (something) […]
dig up
[dig up] {v.}, {informal} To find or get (something) with some […]
dime a dozen
[dime a dozen] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Easy to get and so […]
dirty look
[dirty look] {n.}, {informal} A look that shows dislike. * /Miss […]
dish out
[dish out] {v.} 1. To serve (food) from a large bowl […]
do a double take
[do a double take] {v. phr.}, {informal} To look again in […]
do credit
[do credit] or [do credit to] also ({informal}) [do proud] To […]
do for
[do for] {v.}, {informal} To cause the death or ruin of; […]
do one's thing
[do one's thing] or [do one's own thing] {v. phr.}, {informal} […]
do someone out of something
[do someone out of something] {v.}, {informal} To cause to lose […]
do tell
[do tell] {interj.}, {informal} An inelegant expression used to show that […]
do the business
[do the business] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do what is needed […]
do the trick
[do the trick] {v. phr.}, {informal} To bring success in doing […]
do up
[do up] {v.} 1a. To clean and prepare for use or […]
dogs age
[dog's age] or [coon's age] {n.}, {informal} A very long time. […]
double date
[double date] {n.}, {informal} A date on which two couples go […]
double-date
[double-date] {v.}, {informal} To go on a double date; date with […]
down in the dumps
[down in the dumps] or [down in the mouth] {adj. phr.}, […]
down on
[down on] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Having a grudge against; angry at. […]
down on one's luck
[down on one's luck] {adj.}, {informal} Having bad luck; having much […]
down the drain
[down the drain] {adj.} or {adv. phr.}, {informal} Wasted; lost. * […]
down the hatch!
[down the hatch!] {v. phr.}, {informal} Let us drink! * /When […]
down the line
[down the line] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. Down the road or […]
draw a bead on
[draw a bead on] {v. phr.} {informal} 1. To aim at; […]
draw a blank
[draw a blank] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To obtain nothing in […]
draw blood
[draw blood] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make someone feel hurt or […]
dressing down
[dressing down] {n.}, {informal} A scolding. * /The sergeant gave the […]
drive like Jehu
[drive like Jehu] {v. phr.}, {informal} To drive very fast, carelessly […]
drive one ape
[drive one ape], [drive one bananas], [drive one crazy], [drive one […]
drive one round the bend
[drive one round the bend] {v. phr.}, {informal} To upset someone […]
drive someone bananas
[drive someone bananas] or [drive someone nuts] or [drive someone ape] […]
drown one's sorrows
[drown one's sorrows] or [drown one's troubles] {v. phr.}, {informal} To […]
dry behind the ears
[dry behind the ears] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Experienced; knowing how to […]
dumb bunny
[dumb bunny] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} Any person who is gullible and […]
dust off
[dust off] {v.}, {informal} 1. To get ready to use again. […]
dutch treat
[dutch treat] {n.}, {informal} A meal in a restaurant or an […]
ear to the ground
[ear to the ground] {n. phr.}, {informal} Attention directed to the […]
ears burn
[ears burn] {informal} To feel embarrassment or shame at hearing others […]
easy come, easy go
[easy come, easy go] {truncated sent.}, {informal} Something you get quickly […]
easy does it
[easy does it] {informal} Let's do it carefully, without sudden movements […]
easy money
[easy money] {n.}, {informal} Money gained without hard work; money that […]
eat dirt
[eat dirt] {v. phr.}, {informal} To act humble; accept another's insult […]
eat out of one's hand
[eat out of one's hand] {v. phr.}, {informal} To trust someone […]
end of one's rope
[end of one's rope] or [end of one's tether] {n. phr.}, […]
end up
[end up] {v.} 1. To come to an end; be ended […]
every time one turns around
[every time one turns around] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Very often. * […]
explode a bombshell
[explode a bombshell] or [drop a bombshell] {v. phr.}, {informal} To […]
eyes are bigger than one's stomach
[eyes are bigger than one's stomach] {informal} You want more food […]
eyes in the back of one's head
[eyes in the back of one's head] {n. phr.}, {informal} Ability […]
eyes pop out
[eyes pop out] {informal} (You) are very much surprised. - Used […]
face the music
[face the music] {v. phr.}, {informal} To go through trouble or […]
fair and square
[fair and square] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Without cheating; honestly. * /He […]
fair sex
[fair sex] {n. }, {informal} Women in general; the female sex. […]
fair shake
[fair shake] {n.}, {informal} Honest treatment. * /Joe has always given […]
fair-haired boy
[fair-haired boy] {n.}, {informal} A person that gets special favors; favorite; […]
fall all over
[fall all over] {v. phr.}, {informal} To show too much love […]
fall down on the job
[fall down on the job] {v. phr.}, {informal} To fail to […]
fall flat
[fall flat] {v.}, {informal} To be a failure; fail. * /The […]
fall in with
[fall in with] {v.}, {informal} 1. To meet by accident. * […]
fall through
[fall through] {v.}, {informal} To fail; be ruined; not happen or […]
far-out
[far-out] {adj.} 1. Very far away; distant. * /Scientists are planning […]
fast talker
[fast talker] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A con artist or a swindler, […]
feather one's nest
[feather one's nest] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To use for yourself […]
fed up
[fed up] {informal} also {slang} [fed to the gills] or [fed […]
feel for someone
[feel for someone] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be able to sympathize […]
feel like
[feel like] {v.}, {informal} To want to do or have. * […]
feel like a million
[feel like a million] or [feel like a million dollars] {v. […]
feel up to something
[feel up to something] {v. phr.}, {informal} To feel adequately knowledgeable, […]
fifty-fifty
[fifty-fifty] (2) {adj.}, {informal} 1. Divided or shared equally. * /It […]
figure in
[figure in] {v.} 1. {informal} To add to a total; remember […]
fill in
[fill in] {v.} 1. To write words needed in blanks; put […]
fill the bill
[fill the bill] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be just what is […]
filthy lucre
[filthy lucre] {n.}, {informal} Money, especially when thought of as bad […]
finders keepers
[finders keepers] or [finders keepers, losers weepers] {informal} Those who find […]
finger in the pie
[finger in the pie] also [finger in every pie] {n. phr.}, […]
first come, first served
[first come, first served] {truncated sent.}, {informal} If you arrive first, […]
first off
[first off] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Before anything else; first. * /First […]
first string
[first string] (1) {n.}, {informal} 1. The best group of players […]
first-string
[first-string] {adj.}, {informal} 1. On the starting team or A team. […]
fish for
[fish for] {v.}, {informal} To try to get or to find […]
fish or cut bait
[fish or cut bait] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. Decide what you […]
fit to be tied
[fit to be tied] (1) {adj. phr.}, {informal} Very angry or […]
fix someone up with
[fix someone up with] {v. phr.}, {informal} To help another get […]
fix someone's wagon
[fix someone's wagon] or [fix someone's little red wagon] {v. phr.}, […]
fizzle out
[fizzle out] {v.}, {informal} 1. To stop burning; die out. * […]
flag down
[flag down] {v.}, {informal} To stop by waving a signal flag […]
flat-footed
[flat-footed] {adj.}, {informal} 1. Straightforward; forthright; direct; outright. * /The governor […]
flat-out
[flat-out] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. Without hiding anything; plainly; openly. * […]
flea in one's ear
[flea in one's ear] {n. phr.}, {informal} An idea or answer […]
flesh out
[flesh out] {v.}, {informal} 1. To add to; make fuller, bigger, […]
flfty-flfty
[fifty-fifty] (1) {adv.}, {informal} Equally; evenly. * /The two boys divided […]
flip out
[flip out] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To go insane, to go […]
flip-flop
[flip-flop] (1) {v.}, {informal} To alternate the positions of; exchange the […]
flip-flop
[flip-flop] (2) {n.}, {informal} A complete change; a switch from one […]
flip-flop
[flip-flop] (3) {adj. phr.}, {informal} Involving or using a change from […]
flower child
[flower child] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. A young person who believes […]
fly blind
[fly blind] {v. phr.} 1. To fly an airplane by instruments […]
fly in the ointment
[fly in the ointment] {n. phr.}, {informal} An unpleasant part of […]
fly off the handle
[fly off the handle] {v. phr.}, {informal} To become very angry. […]
fly-by-night
[fly-by-night] (2) {n.}, {informal} 1. A company that sells many cheap […]
flying tackle
[flying tackle] {n.}, {informal} A tackle made by jumping through the […]
flying wedge
[flying wedge] {n.}, {informal} 1. An offensive formation in football in […]
fob off
[fob off] {v.}, {informal} 1. To get something false accepted as […]
fold up
[fold up] {v.}, {informal} To collapse; fail. * /The team folded […]
follow one's nose
[follow one's nose] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To go straight ahead; […]
follow out
[follow out] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To do fully; finish (what […]
follow up
[follow up] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To chase or follow closely […]
fool around
[fool around] or [mess around] or [play around] or [monkey around] […]
fool away
[fool away] or [fritter away] {v.}, {informal} To waste foolishly. * […]
foot in the door
[foot in the door] {n. phr.}, {informal} The first step toward […]
for a song
[for a song] {adv. phr.}, {informal} At a low price; for […]
for crying out loud
[for crying out loud] {informal} Used as an exclamation to show […]
for keeps
[for keeps] {adv. phr.} 1. For the winner to keep. * […]
for one's sake
[for one's sake] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Used with different possessive nouns […]
for real
[for real] (1) {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not practice or play; earnest, […]
for the life of one
[for the life of one] {adv.}, {informal} No matter how hard […]
forever and a day
[forever and a day] {adv. phr.}, {informal} For a seemingly endless […]
forty winks
[forty winks] {n. phr.}, {informal} A short period of sleep; a […]
foul up
[foul up] {v.}, {informal} 1. To make dirty. * /The birds […]
foul-up
[foul-up] {n.} (stress on "foul") 1. {informal} A confused situation; confusion; […]
fourth world
[fourth world] {n.}, {informal} The poor nations of the world, as […]
fraidy-cat
[fraidy-cat] or [fraid-cat] or [scaredy-cat] or [scared cat] {n.}, {informal} A […]
freeze out
[freeze out] {v.}, {informal} To force out or keep from a […]
from scratch
[from scratch] {adv. phr.}, {informal} With no help from anything done […]
front office
[front office] {n.}, {informal} The group of persons who manage a […]
full of oneself
[full of oneself] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Interested only in yourself. * […]
full of the Old Nick
[full of the Old Nick] or [full of the devil] or […]
fun and games
[fun and games] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. A party or other […]
funny bone
[funny bone] {n.} 1. The place at the back of the […]
fuss and feathers
[fuss and feathers] {n.}, {informal} Unnecessary bother and excitement. * /She […]
gang up on
[gang up on] or [gang up against] {v. phr.}, {informal} To […]
gas up
[gas up] {v.}, {informal} 1. To fill the gasoline tank of. […]
gather in
[gather in] {v.}, {informal} To catch. * /The end gathered in […]
gee whiz
[gee whiz] {interj.}, {informal} Used as an exclamation to show surprise […]
generation gap
[generation gap] {n.}, {informal}, {hackneyed phrase} The difference in social values, […]
get a fix on
[get a fix on] {v. phr.}, {informal} Receive a reading of […]
get a move on
[get a move on] {informal} or {slang} [get a wiggle on] […]
get after
[get after] {v.}, {informal} 1. To try or try again to […]
get ahead
[get ahead] {v.} 1. {informal} To become successful. * /Mr. Brown […]
get an earful
[get an earful] {v. phr.}, {informal} To hear more (of usually […]
get around
[get around] {v.} 1a. To go to different places; move about. […]
get away with
[get away with] {v.}, {informal} To do (something bad or wrong) […]
get away with murder
[get away with murder] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do something very […]
get back at
[get back at] {v.}, {informal} To do something bad to (someone […]
get behind
[get behind] {v.} 1. To go too slowly: be late; do […]
get by
[get by] {v.}, {informal} 1. To be able to go past; […]
get cracking
[get cracking] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To hurry up, to start […]
get down to
[get down to] {v.}, {informal} To get started on, being on. […]
get down to brass tacks
[get down to brass tacks] also [get down to cases] {v. […]
get even
[get even] {v.}, {informal} 1. To owe nothing. * /Mr. Johnson […]
get going
[get going] {v.}, {informal} 1. To excite; stir up and make […]
get gray hair
[get gray hair] or [get gray] {v. phr.}, {informal} To become […]
get off easy
[get off easy] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have only a little […]
get off the ground
[get off the ground] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make a successful […]
get on
[get on] or [get onto] {v.}, {informal} 1. To speak to […]
get on the stick
[get on the stick] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To get moving; […]
get one down
[get one down] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To make (someone) unhappy; […]
get one's back up
[get one's back up] {v. phr.}, {informal} To become or make […]
get one's ducks in a row
[get one's ducks in a row] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get […]
get one's feet wet
[get one's feet wet] {v. phr.}, {informal} To begin; do something […]
get one's goat
[get one's goat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make a person disgusted […]
get one's number
[get one's number] or [have one's number] {v. phr.}, {informal} To […]
get one's teeth into
[get one's teeth into] or [sink one's teeth into] {v. phr.}, […]
get the ball rolling
[get the ball rolling] or [set the ball rolling] or [start […]
get the eye
[get the eye] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To be looked at, […]
get the show on the road
[get the show on the road] {v. phr.}, {informal} To start […]
get to
[get to] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To begin by chance; begin […]
get up on the wrong side of the bed
[get up on the wrong side of the bed] {v. phr.}, […]
get-up-and-go
[get-up-and-go] also [get-up-and-get] {n. phr.}, {informal} Energetic enthusiasm; ambitious determination; pep; […]
gift of gab
[gift of gab] or [gift of the gab] {n. phr.}, {informal} […]
girl friend
[girl friend] {n.}, {informal} 1. A female friend or companion. * […]
give a hang
[give a hang] or [care a hang] {v. phr.}, {informal} To […]
give a hard time
[give a hard time] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To give trouble […]
give fits
[give fits] {v. phr.} {informal} To upset; bother very much. * […]
give gray hair
[give gray hair] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make (someone) anxious, confused, […]
give it to
[give it to] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To give punishment to; […]
give one a piece of one's mind
[give one a piece of one's mind] {v. phr.}, {informal} To […]
give one a ring
[give one a ring] also {informal} [give a buzz] To call […]
give one enough rope and he will hang himself
[give one enough rope and he will hang himself] {informal} Give […]
give out
[give out] {v.} 1. To make known; let it be known; […]
give someone his rights
[give someone his rights] or [read someone his rights] {v. phr.}, […]
give the shirt off one's back
[give the shirt off one's back] {v. phr.}, {informal} To give […]
give to understand
[give to understand] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To make a person […]
glad hand
[glad hand] {n.}, {informal} A friendly handshake; a warm greeting. * […]
go at it hammer and tongs
[go at it hammer and tongs] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To […]
go Dutch
[go Dutch] {v. phr.}, {informal} To go out for fun together […]
go for
[go for] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To try to get; aim […]
go halves
[go halves] {v. phr.}, {informal} To share half or equally become […]
go haywire
[go haywire] {v. phr.}, {informal} Mixed-up, out of order, not in […]
go in for
[go in for] {v. phr.}, {informal} To try to do; take […]
go in one ear and out the other
[go in one ear and out the other] {v. phr.}, {informal} […]
go into a huddle
[go into a huddle] {v. phr.} 1. To gather close together […]
go into a tailspin
[go into a tailspin] or [go into a nose dive] {v. […]
go it
[go it] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To go fast; run hard; […]
go jump in the lake
[go jump in the lake] {v. phr.}, {informal} To go away […]
go like clockwork
[go like clockwork] or [go off like clockwork] {v. phr.}, {informal} […]
go off half-cocked
[go off half-cocked] also [go off at half cock] {v. phr.}, […]
go off the deep end
[go off the deep end] or [go overboard] {v. phr.}, {informal} […]
go out the window
[go out the window] {v. phr.}, {informal} To go out of […]
go over like a lead balloon
[go over like a lead balloon] {v. phr.}, {informal} To fail […]
go somebody one better
[go somebody one better] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do something better […]
go the whole hog
[go the whole hog] or [go whole hog] {v. phr.}, {informal} […]
go through hell and high water
[go through hell and high water] {v. phr.}, {informal} To go […]
go to bat for
[go to bat for] {v. phr.}, {informal} To help out in […]
go to bed with the chickens
[go to bed with the chickens] {v. phr.}, {informal} To go […]
go to pot
[go to pot] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be ruined; become bad; […]
go to show
[go to show] or [go to prove] {v. phr.}, {informal} To […]
go to the devil
[go to the devil] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To go away, […]
go to the dogs
[go to the dogs] {v. phr.}, {informal} To go to ruin; […]
go-go
[go-go] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Vigorous youthful, unusually active. * /Joe […]
God knows
[God knows] or [goodness knows] or [heaven knows] {informal} 1. Maybe […]
going through changes
[going through changes] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To be in trouble, […]
goldfish bowl
[goldfish bowl] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. A situation in which it […]
golf widow
[golf widow] {n.}, {informal} A woman whose husband is often away […]
good and ---
[good and ---] {adv.}, {informal} Very; completely. * /John's father was […]
good deal
[good deal] or [great deal] {n.}, {informal} A large amount; much. […]
good egg
[good egg] {slang} or {informal} [good scout] {n. phr.} A friendly, […]
good grief!
[good grief!] {interj.}, {informal} Wow! Indication of surprise, good or bad. […]
goose bumps
[goose bumps] or [goose pimples] {n. plural}, {informal} Small bumps that […]
got a thing going
[got a thing going] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To be engaged […]
grab off
[grab off] {v.}, {informal} To take quickly; take or grab before […]
grandstand
[grandstand] {v.}, {slang}, {informal} To show off, to perform histrionics needlessly. […]
grandstander
[grandstander] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A showoff, a person who likes to […]
gravy train
[gravy train] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} The kind of job that brings […]
grease the wheels
[grease the wheels] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do something or act […]
greasy spoon
[greasy spoon] {n.}, {informal} Any small, inexpensive restaurant patronized by workers […]
great Godfrey
[great Godfrey] or [great guns] or [great Scott] {interj.}, {informal} A […]
great guns
[great guns] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. Very fast or very hard. […]
green power
[green power] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} The social prestige or power money […]
green thumb
[green thumb] {n.}, {informal} A talent for gardening; ability to make […]
grin and bear it
[grin and bear it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be as cheerful […]
grind to a halt
[grind to a halt] {v. phr.}, {informal} To slow down and […]
ground floor
[ground floor] {n.} 1. First floor of a house or building. […]
growing pains
[growing pains] {n.} 1. Pains in children's legs supposed to be […]
gun for
[gun for] {v.}, {informal} 1. To hunt for with a gun; […]
had better
[had better] or [had best] {informal} Should; must. * /I had […]
hail from
[hail from] {v.}, {informal} To have your home in; come from; […]
hair stand on end
[hair stand on end] {informal} The hair of your head rises […]
half a mind
[half a mind] also [half a notion] {n. phr.}, {informal} A […]
half-baked
[half-baked] {adj.}, {informal} Not thought out or studied thoroughly; not worth […]
hand it to
[hand it to] {v. phr.}, {informal} To admit the excellence of; […]
hand out
[hand out] {v.}, {informal} To give (things of the same kind) […]
hand over fist
[hand over fist] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Fast and in large amounts. […]
hand-me-down
[hand-me-down] {n.}, {informal} Something given away after another person has no […]
hand-pick
[hand-pick] {v.}, {informal} To choose very carefully. * /This debating team […]
handle with gloves
[handle with gloves] or [handle with kid gloves] {v. phr.}, {informal} […]
hands down
[hands down] {adv.}, {informal} 1. Without working hard; easily. * /The […]
hands off
[hands off] {informal} Keep your hands off or do not interfere; […]
hands up
[hands up] {informal} Hold up your hands! Put your hands up […]
hands-down
[hands-down] {adj.}, {informal} 1. Easy. * /The Rangers won a hands-down […]
hands-off
[hands-off] {adj.}, {informal} Leaving alone, not interfering; inactive. * /The United […]
handsome is as handsome does
[handsome is as handsome does] {informal} A person must act well […]
hang around
[hang around] {v.}, {informal} 1. To pass time or stay near […]
hang in (there)
[hang in (there)] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To persevere; not to […]
hang it
[hang it (all)] {interj.}, {informal} An exclamation used to express annoyance […]
hang on to your hat
[hang on to your hat] or [hold on to your hat] […]
hang out one's shingle
[hang out one's shingle] {v. phr.}, {informal} To give public notice […]
hang together
[hang together] {v.} 1. To stay united; help and defend one […]
hang up
[hang up] {v.} 1. To place on a hook, peg, or […]
hang-up
[hang-up] {n.}, {informal} (stress on "hang") 1. A delay in some […]
happy hour
[happy hour] {n.}, {informal} A time in bars or restaurants when […]
happy hunting ground
[happy hunting ground] {n. phr.} 1. The place where, in American […]
hard as nails
[hard as nails] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Not flabby or soft; […]
hard nut to crack
[hard nut to crack] also [tough nut to crack] {n. phr.}, […]
hard sell
[hard sell] {n.}, {informal} A kind of salesmanship characterized by great […]
hard sledding
[hard sledding] or [rough sledding] or [tough sledding] {n.}, {informal} Difficulty […]
hard up
[hard up] {adj.}, {informal} Without enough money or some other needed […]
harum-scarum
[harum-scarum] (1) {adv.}, {informal} In a careless, disorderly or reckless way. […]
harum-scarum
[harum-scarum] (2) {adj.}, {informal} Careless, wild, or disorderly in one's acts […]
hash out
[hash out] {v.}, {informal} To talk all about and try to […]
hat in hand
[hat in hand] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In a humble and respectful […]
hats off to
[hats off to] or [one's hat is off to] {truncated phr.}, […]
haul down
[haul down] {v.}, {informal} 1. To catch (as a ball) usually […]
have a fit
[have a fit] or [have fits] or [throw a fit] {v. […]
have a go at
[have a go at] {v. phr.}, {informal} To try, especially after […]
have a heart
[have a heart] {v. phr.}, {informal} To stop being mean; be […]
have a time
[have a time] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To have trouble; have […]
have an edge on
[have an edge on] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To have an […]
have an eye on
[have an eye on] or [have one's eye on] {v. phr.}, […]
have been around
[have been around] {v. phr.}, {informal} Have been to many places […]
have it
[have it] {v. phr.} 1. To hear or get news; understand. […]
have it in for
[have it in for] {v. phr.}, {informal} To wish or mean […]
have one's hide
[have one's hide] {v. phr.}, {informal} To punish severely. * /John's […]
have rocks in one's head
[have rocks in one's head] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be stupid; […]
have something going for one
[have something going for one] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To have […]
have something on
[have something on] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have information or proof […]
have the guts to do something
[have the guts to do something] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be […]
have to
[have to] or [have got to] {v.}, {informal} To be obliged […]
have two strikes against one
[have two strikes against one] or [have two strikes on one] […]
he-man
[he-man] {n.}, {informal} A man who is very strong, brave, and […]
head for the hills
[head for the hills] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get far away […]
head out
[head out] {v.} 1. To go or point away. * /The […]
head over heels
[head over heels] also [heels over head] 1a. In a somersault; […]
head up
[head up] {v.}, {informal} 1. To be at the head or […]
head-hunting
[head-hunting] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. The custom of seeking out, decapitating, […]
heads up
[heads up] {interj.}, {informal} Keep your head up and be careful […]
heads-up
[heads-up] {adj.}, {informal} Wide-awake; alert; watchful; intelligent. * /You must play […]
headshrinker
[headshrinker] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A psychoanalyst, also called a shrink. * […]
heavenly days!
[heavenly days!] {interj.}, {informal} Exclamation of amazement and disbelief with negative […]
heavy-footed
[heavy-footed] {adj.} 1. Slow and clumsy in walking or movement; awkward […]
hen party
[hen party] {n. phr.}, {informal} A party to which only women […]
here goes
[here goes] {interj.}, {informal} I am ready to begin; I am […]
here goes nothing
[here goes nothing] {interj.}, {informal} I am ready to begin, but […]
hide or hair
[hide or hair] or [hide nor hair] {n. phr.}, {informal} A […]
high gear
[high gear] {n. phr.}, {informal} Top speed; full activity. * /Production […]
high jinks
[high jinks] {n. phr.}, {informal} Noisy or rough gaiety; wild play; […]
high sign
[high sign] {n. phr.}, {informal} A silent signal of recognition, greeting, […]
high-and-mighty
[high-and-mighty] {adj.}, {informal} Feeling more important or superior to someone else; […]
higher-up
[higher-up] {n.}, {informal} One of the people who has one of […]
hire out
[hire out] {v.}, {informal} 1. To accept a job; take employment. […]
hit between the eyes
[hit between the eyes] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make a strong […]
hit bottom
[hit bottom] or [touch bottom] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To be […]
hit it off
[hit it off] {v. phr.}, {informal} To enjoy one another's company; […]
hit on all cylinders
[hit on all cylinders] {v. phr.} 1. To run smoothly or […]
hit the books
[hit the books] {v. phr.}, {informal} To study your school assignments, […]
hit the bulls-eye
[hit the bull's-eye] {v. phr.}, {informal} To go to the important […]
hit the fan
[hit the fan] {v. phr.}, {informal} To become a big public […]
hit the spot
[hit the spot] {v. phr.}, {informal} To refresh fully or satisfy […]
hog-tie
[hog-tie] {v.}, {informal} 1. To tie (an animal) so it is […]
hold court
[hold court] {v. phr.} 1. To hold a formal meeting of […]
hold down
[hold down] {v.} 1. To keep in obedience; keep control of; […]
hold it
[hold it] or [hold everything] {v. phr.}, {informal} To stop something […]
hold on
[hold on] {v.} 1. To keep holding tightly; continue to hold […]
hold one's end up
[hold one's end up] or [hold up one's end] or [keep […]
hold one's horses
[hold one's horses] {v. phr.}, {informal} To stop; wait; be patient. […]
hold the fort
[hold the fort] {v. phr.} 1. To defend a fort successfully; […]
hold up
[hold up] {v.} 1. To raise; lift. * /John held up […]
hold water
[hold water] {v. phr.} 1. To keep water without leaking. * […]
holistic health
[holistic health] {n.}, {informal}, {semi-technical} The maintenance of health and the […]
holy cats
[holy cats] or [holy cow] or [holy mackerel] or [holy Moses] […]
holy terror
[holy terror] {n.}, {informal} A very disobedient or unruly child; brat. […]
honest to goodness
[honest to goodness] or [honest to God] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Really; […]
honest-to-goodness
[honest-to-goodness] or [honest-to-God] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Real; genuine. - Used for […]
hook, line, and sinker
[hook, line, and sinker] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Without question or doubt; […]
horse of a different color
[horse of a different color] or [horse of another color] {n. […]
horse sense
[horse sense] {n.}, {informal} A good understanding about what to do […]
horse trade
[horse trade] {n.} 1. The sale of a horse or the […]
hot air
[hot air] {n.}, {informal} Nonsense, exaggerated talk, wasted words characterized by […]
hot and bothered
[hot and bothered] {adj.}, {informal} Excited and worried, displeased, or puzzled. […]
hot and heavy
[hot and heavy] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Strongly; vigorously; emphatically. * /Fred […]
hot dog
[hot dog] {n. phr.}, {informal} A frankfurter or wiener in a […]
hot dog
[hot dog] {interj.}, {informal} Hurrah! - A cry used to show […]
hot one
[hot one] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} Something out of the ordinary; something […]
hot potato
[hot potato] {n.}, {informal} A question that causes strong argument and […]
hot rod
[hot rod] {n.}, {informal} An older automobile changed so that it […]
hot seat
[hot seat] {n.}, {slang} 1. The electric chair used to cause […]
hot under the collar
[hot under the collar] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Angry. * /Mary gets […]
hot water
[hot water] {n.} {informal} Trouble. - Used with "in", "into", "out", […]
how about that
[how about that] or [what about that] {informal} An expression of […]
how come
[how come] {informal} also {non-standard} [how's come] {interrog.} How does it […]
how's that
[how's that] {informal} What did you say? Will you please repeat […]
howling success
[howling success] {n.}, {informal} A great success; something that is much […]
huh-uh
[huh-uh] or [hum-um] or [uh-uh] {adv.}, {informal} No. - Used only […]
hunt and peck
[hunt and peck] {n. phr.}, {informal} Picking out typewriter keys by […]
hush up
[hush up] {v.} 1. To keep news of (something) from getting […]
hush-hush
[hush-hush] {adj.}, {informal} Kept secret or hidden; kept from public knowledge; […]
I'll bet you my bottom dollar
[I'll bet you my bottom dollar] {interj.}, {informal} An exaggerated assertion […]
I'll say
[I'll say] or [I tell you] {interj.}, {informal} I agree with […]
I'll tell you what
[I'll tell you what] or [tell you what] {informal} Here is […]
I'm telling you
[I'm telling you] {informal} It is important to listen to what […]
in a bad way
[in a bad way] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In trouble or likely […]
in a big way
[in a big way] {adv. phr.}, {informal} As fully as possible; […]
in a bind
[in a bind] or [in a box] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Likely […]
in a family way
[in a family way] or [in the family way] {adj. phr.}, […]
in a flutter
[in a flutter] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In a state of nervous […]
in a hole
[in a hole] or [in a spot] {adj. phr.}, {informal} In […]
in a huff
[in a huff] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Angrily. * /Ellen went off […]
in a jam
[in a jam] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In a predicament; in a […]
in a jiffy
[in a jiffy] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Immediately; right away; in a […]
in a nutshell
[in a nutshell] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In a few words; briefly, […]
in a pickle
[in a pickle] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In a quandary; in a […]
in a pigs eye
[in a pig's eye] {adv.}, {slang}, {informal} Hardly; unlikely; not so. […]
in a pinch
[in a pinch] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In an emergency. * /Dave […]
in a way
[in a way] {adv. phr.} 1. also {informal} [in a kind […]
in a zone
[in a zone] {adv.}, {slang}, {informal} In a daze; in a […]
in at the kill
[in at the kill] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Watching or taking part, […]
in case
[in case] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. In order to be prepared; […]
in circulation
[in circulation] or [into circulation] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Going around and […]
in clover
[in clover] or [in the clover] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} […]
in for
[in for] {prep.}, {informal} Unable to avoid; sure to get. * […]
in good
[in good] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Well liked; accepted. - Used with […]
in league with
[in league with] or {informal} [in cahoots with] {prep.} In secret […]
in no time
[in no time] or [in nothing flat] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In […]
in one's behalf
[in one's behalf] or [on one's behalf] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. […]
in one's hair
[in one's hair] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Bothering you again and again; […]
in one's shell
[in one's shell] or [into one's shell] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, […]
in one's tracks
[in one's tracks] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. Just where one is […]
in stitches
[in stitches] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Laughing so hard that the sides […]
in the bag
[in the bag] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Sure to be won or […]
in the black
[in the black] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} In a successful […]
in the cards
[in the cards] also [on the cards] {adj. phr.}, {informal} To […]
in the chips
[in the chips] {slang} or {informal} [in the money] {adj. phr.} […]
in the clear
[in the clear] {adj. phr.} 1. Free of anything that makes […]
in the hole
[in the hole] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1a. Having a […]
in the know
[in the know] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Knowing about things that most […]
in the pink
[in the pink] or [in the pink of condition] {adj. phr.}, […]
in the raw
[in the raw] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. In the simplest […]
in the red
[in the red] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} In an unprofitable […]
in the world
[in the world] or [on earth] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Of all […]
in two shakes of a lambs tail
[in two shakes of a lamb's tail] {adv.}, {informal} Quickly; in […]
Indian sign
[Indian sign] {n.}, {informal} A magic spell that is thought to […]
inside track
[inside track] {n. phr.} 1. The inside, shortest distance around a […]
iron horse
[iron horse] {n.}, {informal} A railroad locomotive; the engine of a […]
iron out
[iron out] {v.}, {informal} To discuss and reach an agreement about […]
is that so
[is that so] {informal} 1. Oh, indeed? That's interesting. - Used […]
it's been ---, it's been real
[it's been ---, it's been real] {informal} Shortened form for "it […]
jack of all trades
[jack of all trades] {n.}, {informal} (Often followed by "master of […]
jack up
[jack up] {v.} 1. To lift with a jack. * /The […]
jack-rabbit start
[jack-rabbit start] {n.}, {informal} A very sudden start from a still […]
jailbird
[jailbird] {n.}, {informal} A convict; someone who is in jail or […]
jaw drop
[jaw drop] or [jaw drop a mile] {informal} Mouth fall wide […]
jaws tight
[jaws tight] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Angry; uptight; tense. * /Why are […]
John Hancock
[John Hancock] or [John Henry] {n.}, {informal} Your signature; your name […]
joking aside
[joking aside] or [joking apart] {v. phr.}, {informal} No fooling; without […]
jump bail
[jump bail] or [skip bail] {v. phr.}, {informal} To run away […]
jump on
[jump on] or [jump all over] or [land on] or [land […]
jump on the bandwagon
[jump on the bandwagon] or [get on the bandwagon] {v. phr.}, […]
jump out of one's skin
[jump out of one's skin] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be badly […]
jump the gun
[jump the gun] also [beat the gun] {v. phr.} 1. To […]
jump the track
[jump the track] {v. phr.} 1. To go off rails; go […]
jump through a hoop
[jump through a hoop] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do whatever you […]
just about
[just about] {adv.}, {informal} Nearly; almost; practically. * /Just about everyone […]
just now
[just now] {adv. phr.} 1. Just at this moment; at this […]
just what the doctor ordered
[just what the doctor ordered] {n. phr.}, {informal} Exactly what is […]
keel over
[keel over] {v.} 1. To turn upside down; tip over; overturn. […]
keep after
[keep after] {v.}, {informal} To speak to (someone) about something again […]
keep from
[keep from] {v.}, {informal} To hold yourself back from; stop or […]
keep house
[keep house] (2) also [play house] {v. phr.}, {informal} To live […]
keep one's eye on the ball
[keep one's eye on the ball] {v. phr.} 1. To watch […]
keep one's eyes peeled
[keep one's eyes peeled] or [keep one's eyes skinned] {v. phr.}, […]
keep one's mouth shut
[keep one's mouth shut] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be or stay […]
keep one's nose to the grindstone
[keep one's nose to the grindstone] or [have one's nose to […]
keep plugging along
[keep plugging along] {v. phr.}, {informal} To continue to work diligently […]
keep tab on
[keep tab on] or [keep tabs on] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. […]
keep the ball rolling
[keep the ball rolling] {v. phr.}, {informal} To keep up an […]
keep under one's hat
[keep under one's hat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To keep secret; not […]
kettle of fish
[kettle of fish] {v. phr.}, {informal} Something to be considered; how […]
keyed up
[keyed up] {adj.}, {informal} Excited; nervous; anxious to do something. * […]
kick around
[kick around] {v.}, {informal} 1. To act roughly or badly to; […]
kick back
[kick back] {v.}, {slang}, {informal} To pay money illegally for favorable […]
kick in the pants
[kick in the pants] or [kick in the teeth] {n. phr.}, […]
kick off
[kick off] {v. phr.} 1. To make the kick that begins […]
kick oneself
[kick oneself] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be sorry or ashamed; regret. […]
kick out
[kick out] or [boot out] {v.}, {informal} To make (someone) go […]
kick up
[kick up] {v.}, {informal} To show signs of not working right. […]
kick up a fuss
[kick up a fuss] or [kick up a row] or [raise […]
kick up one's heels
[kick up one's heels] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have a merry […]
kickback
[kickback] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} Money paid illegally for favorable treatment. * […]
kind of
[kind of] or [sort of] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Almost but not […]
knee-high to a grasshopper
[knee-high to a grasshopper] also [knee-high to a duck] {adj. phr.}, […]
kneeling bus
[kneeling bus] {n.}, {informal} A bus equipped with a hydraulic device […]
knock cold
[knock cold] {v. phr.}, {informal} To render unconscious. * /The blow […]
knock it off
[knock it off] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. To stop talking […]
knock oneself out
[knock oneself out] {v. phr.}, {informal} To work very hard; make […]
knock the living daylights out of
[knock the living daylights out of] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To […]
know one's way around
[know one's way around] or [know one's way about] {v. phr.} […]
lace into
[lace into] or [tie into] {v.}, {informal} To attack physically or […]
lady-killer
[lady-killer] {n.}, {informal} 1. Any man who has strong sex appeal […]
lame duck
[lame duck] {n.}, {informal} An elected public official who has been […]
land on one's feet
[land on one's feet] also [land on both feet] {v. phr.}, […]
land-office business
[land-office business] {n.}, {informal} A great rush of business. * /It […]
lap up
[lap up] {v.} 1. To eat or drink with the tip […]
last word
[last word] {n.} 1. The last remark in an argument. * […]
latch on
[latch on] or [hitch onto] {v.}, {informal} 1. To get hold […]
latch string
[latch string] {n.} 1. A string that opens an old-fashioned door […]
laugh on the wrong side of one's mouth
[laugh on the wrong side of one's mouth] or [laugh on […]
laugh one's head off
[laugh one's head off] {v. phr.}, {informal} To laugh very hard; […]
launch window
[launch window] {n.}, {Space English}, {informal} 1. A period of time […]
lay for
[lay for] {v.}, {informal} To hide and wait for in order […]
lay into
[lay into] or [light into] {v.}, {informal} 1. To attack physically; […]
lay it on
[lay it on] or [lay it on thick] also [put it […]
lay on the line
[lay on the line] or [put on the line] {v. phr.}, […]
lay one's cards on the table
[lay one's cards on the table] or [lay down one's cards] […]
lay oneself out
[lay oneself out] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make an extra hard […]
lay to rest
[lay to rest] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To put a dead […]
lazybones
[lazybones] {n.} {informal} A lazy person. * /Seeing him return so […]
lead a dog's life
[lead a dog's life] {v. phr.}, {informal} To live a hard […]
lead by the nose
[lead by the nose] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have full control […]
lean on
[lean on] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To pressure (someone) by blackmailing, […]
leatherneck
[leatherneck] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A member of the United States Marine […]
leave flat
[leave flat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To quit or leave suddenly without […]
leave holding the bag
[leave holding the bag] or [leave holding the sack] {v. phr.}, […]
left-handed
[left-handed] {adj.}, {informal} 1. Using the left hand habitually. 2. Crooked; […]
leg man
[leg man] {n.}, {informal} 1. An errand boy; one who performs […]
leg work
[leg work] {n.}, {informal} The physical end of a project, such […]
less than no time
[less than no time] {n. phr.}, {informal} Very quickly. * /We […]
let George do it
[let George do it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To expect someone else […]
let go
[let go] {v.} 1a. To stop holding something; loosen your hold; […]
let it all hang out
[let it all hang out] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} Not to […]
let loose
[let loose] {v.} 1a. or [set loose] or [turn loose] To […]
let me see
[let me see] or [let us see] {informal} 1. Let us […]
let off
[let off] {v.} 1. To discharge (a gun); explode; fire. * […]
let off steam
[let off steam] or [blow off steam] {v. phr.} 1. To […]
let on
[let on] {v.}, {informal} 1. To tell or admit what you […]
let one have it
[let one have it] {v. phr.} 1a. {slang} To hit hard. […]
let one's hair down
[let one's hair down] or [let down one's hair] {v. phr.}, […]
let one's left hand know what one's right hand is doing
[let one's left hand know what one's right hand is doing] […]
let out
[let out] {v.} 1a. To allow to go out or escape. […]
let ride
[let ride] {v. phr.}, {informal} To allow to go on without […]
let the cat out of the bag
[let the cat out of the bag] {v. phr.}, {informal} To […]
let the grass grow under one's feet
[let the grass grow under one's feet] {v. phr.}, {informal} To […]
let up
[let up] {v.}, {informal} 1. To become less, weaker, or quiet; […]
lick and a promise
[lick and a promise] {n. phr.}, {informal} A careless, hasty job; […]
lick one's chops
[lick one's chops] {v. phr.}, {informal} To think about something pleasant; […]
lickety-split
[lickety-split] also [lickety-cut] {adv.}, {informal} At full speed; with a rush. […]
lie down on the job
[lie down on the job] {v. phr.}, {informal} To purposely fail […]
lie low
[lie low] or {nonstandard} [lay low] {v.}, {informal} 1. To stay […]
life of Riley
[life of Riley] {n. phr.}, {informal} A soft easy life; pleasant […]
like mad
[like mad] or [like crazy] {adv.}, {slang}, {informal} With great enthusiasm […]
like water off a ducks back
[like water off a duck's back] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Without changing […]
line one's pockets
[line one's pockets] also [line one's purse] {v. phr.}, {informal} To […]
line up
[line up] {v. phr.} 1. To take places in a line […]
lit up like a Christmas tree
[lit up like a Christmas tree] {adj. phr.}, {informal} To be […]
litterbug
[litterbug] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A person who leaves garbage in a […]
live in
[live in] or [room in] {v.}, {informal} To live in the […]
live in the fast lane
[live in the fast lane] {v. phr.}, {informal} To live a […]
live it up
[live it up] {v. phr.}, {informal} To pursue pleasure; enjoy games […]
long haul
[long haul] or [long pull] {n.}, {informal} 1. A long distance […]
look as if one has come out of a bandbox
[look as if one has come out of a bandbox] {v. […]
look down one's nose at
[look down one's nose at] {v. phr.}, {informal} To think of […]
look like a million dollars
[look like a million dollars] {v. phr.}, {informal} To look well […]
look out
[look out] or [watch out] {v.} 1. To take care; be […]
look up
[look up] {v.} 1. {informal} To improve in future chances; promise […]
look-in
[look-in] {n.}, {informal} A chance or hope. - Usually used with […]
lose one's tongue
[lose one's tongue] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be so embarrassed or […]
lose touch
[lose touch] {v. phr.}, {informal} To fail to keep in contact […]
love-in
[love-in] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A festival or occasion to celebrate life, […]
lowdown
[lowdown] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} The inside facts of a matter; the […]
lower the boom
[lower the boom] {v. phr.}, {informal} To punish strictly; check or […]
luck out
[luck out] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Suddenly to get lucky […]
mad as a hornet
[mad as a hornet] or [mad as hops] or [mad as […]
make a big deal about
[make a big deal about] {v. phr.}, {informal} To exaggerate an […]
make a day of it
[make a day of it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do something […]
make a dent in
[make a dent in] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make less by […]
make a face
[make a face] {v. phr.}, {informal} To twist your face; make […]
make a hit
[make a hit] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be successful; be well-liked; […]
make a night of it
[make a night of it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To spend the […]
make a pass at
[make a pass at] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} Make advances toward […]
make a pig of oneself
[make a pig of oneself] {v. phr.}, {informal} To overindulge; eat […]
make away with
[make away with] {v.}, {informal} Take; carry away; cause to disappear. […]
make eyes at
[make eyes at] {v. phr.}, {informal} To look at a girl […]
make fun of
[make fun of] or [poke fun at] {v. phr.}, {informal} To […]
make head or tail of
[make head or tail of] {v. phr.}, {informal} To see the […]
make it hot
[make it hot] {v. phr.}, {informal} To bring punishment; cause trouble. […]
make it snappy
[make it snappy] {v. phr.}, {informal} To move quickly; be fast; […]
make it with
[make it with] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. To be accepted […]
make no bones
[make no bones] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To have no doubts; […]
make one's blood boil
[make one's blood boil] or [make the blood boil] {v. phr.}, […]
make out
[make out] {v.} 1. To write the facts asked for (as […]
make the feathers fly
[make the feathers fly] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To enjoy working; […]
make the fur fly
[make the fur fly] or [make the feathers fly] {v. phr.}, […]
make the grade
[make the grade] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To make good; succeed. […]
make tracks
[make tracks] {v. phr.}, {informal} To go fast; get a speedy […]
make waves
[make waves] {v. phr.}, {informal} Make one's influence felt; create a […]
mama's boy
[mama's boy] {n. phr.}, {informal} A boy who depends too much […]
mean business
[mean business] {v. phr.}, {informal} To decide strongly to do what […]
mend one's fences
[mend one's fences] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do something to make […]
mess up
[mess up] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. To cause trouble; to […]
mind you
[mind you] {v. phr.}, {informal} I want you to notice and […]
miss by a mile
[miss by a mile] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To shoot at […]
miss out
[miss out] {v.}, {informal} To fail; lose or not take a […]
miss the boat
[miss the boat] also [miss the bus] {v. phr.}, {informal} To […]
mixed up
[mixed up] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Confused in mind; puzzled. * […]
money to burn
[money to burn] {n. phr.}, {informal} Very much money, more than […]
monkey business
[monkey business] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Any unethical, illegitimate, or objectionable […]
monkey on one's back
[monkey on one's back] {n. phr.}, {informal} An unsolved or nagging […]
month of Sundays
[month of Sundays] {n. phr.}, {informal} A very long time. - […]
more than one could shake a stick at
[more than one could shake a stick at] {adj. phr.}, {informal} […]
mud in your eye
[mud in your eye] {n. phr.}, {informal} A cheering exclamation when […]
nail down
[nail down] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make certain; make sure; settle. […]
name is mud
[name is mud] {informal} (You) are in trouble; a person is […]
name of the game
[name of the game] {n.}, {informal} The crux of the matter; […]
nary a
[nary a] {informal} Not a single; not one; never a. * […]
neck and neck
[neck and neck] {adj. or adv.}, {informal} Equal or nearly equal […]
neck of the woods
[neck of the woods] {n. phr.}, {informal} Part of the country; […]
needle in a haystack
[needle in a haystack] {n. phr.}, {informal} Something that will be […]
Nervous Nellie
[Nervous Nellie] {n.}, {informal} A timid person who lacks determination and […]
new deal
[new deal] {n.}, {informal} 1. A complete change; a fresh start. […]
nice Nelly
[nice Nelly] (1) or [nice Nellie] {n.}, {informal} Someone who acts […]
nice Nelly
[nice Nelly] (2) or [nice Nellie] {adj.}, {informal} Too careful not […]
nip and tuck
[nip and tuck] {adj. or adv.}, {informal} Evenly matched; hard fought […]
no end
[no end] {adv.}, {informal} 1. Very much; exceedingly. * /Jim was […]
no end to
[no end to] or {informal} [no end of] So many, or […]
no great shakes
[no great shakes] {adj.}, {informal} Mediocre; unimportant. * /Joe Wilson is […]
no sweat
[no sweat] (1) {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Easily accomplished, uncomplicated. * /That […]
no-show
[no-show] {n.}, {informal} A person who makes a reservation, e.g., at […]
nose about
[nose about] or [nose around] {v. phr.}, {informal} To look for […]
nose in
[nose in] (1) or [nose into] (1) {informal} Prying or pestering […]
nose out
[nose out] {v.}, {informal} 1. To learn by effort (something private […]
nose out of
[nose out of] {informal} Curious attention; bothering. - Usually used with […]
not a leg to stand on
[not a leg to stand on] {n. phr.}, {informal} No good […]
not bad
[not bad] or [not so bad] or [not half bad] {adj.}, […]
not on your life
[not on your life] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Certainly not; not ever; […]
not to give one the time of day
[not to give one the time of day] {v. phr.}, {slang}, […]
not worth a tinkers damn
[not worth a tinker's damn] or not [worth a tinker's dam] […]
nothing doing
[nothing doing] {adv. phr.}, {informal} I will not do it; certainly […]
number one
[number one] (1) or [Number One] (1) {n. phr.}, {informal} Yourself; […]
nurse a drink
[nurse a drink] {v. phr.}, {informal} To hold a drink in […]
oddball
[oddball] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} An eccentric person; one who doesn't act […]
odds-on
[odds-on] {adj.}, {informal} Almost certain; almost sure; probable. * /Ed is […]
of the first water
[of the first water] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Of the finest quality; […]
off base
[off base] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not agreeing with fact; wrong. * […]
off feed
[off feed] or [off one's feed] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not feeling […]
off one's back
[off one's back] {adj. phr.} 1. {informal} Stopped from bothering one; […]
off one's chest
[off one's chest] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Told to someone and so […]
off one's high horse
[off one's high horse] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Not acting proud […]
off one's rocker
[off one's rocker] or [off one's trolley] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not […]
off the cuff
[off the cuff] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Without preparing ahead of time […]
off the top of one's head
[off the top of one's head] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} […]
off-again, on-again
[off-again, on-again] or [on-again, off-again] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not settled; changeable; […]
off-center
[off-center] {adj.}, {informal} Different from the usual pattern; not quite like […]
off-color
[off-color] or [off-colored] {adj.} 1. Not of the proper hue or […]
off-key
[off-key] {adj.}, {informal} 1. Not proper; queer. * /When George told […]
off-the-cuff
[off-the-cuff] {adj.}, {informal} Not prepared ahead of time. - Used of […]
offbeat
[offbeat] {adj.}, {informal} Nonconventional; different from the usual; odd. * /Linguistics […]
old hat
[old hat] {adj.}, {informal} Old-fashioned; not new or different. * /By […]
on a dime
[on a dime] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In a very small space. […]
on all fours
[on all fours] {adv. phr.} 1. On all four legs; on […]
on an even keel
[on an even keel] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In a well-ordered way […]
on deck
[on deck] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. On a floor of […]
on easy street
[on easy street] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Having enough money to live […]
on one's back
[on one's back] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Making insistent demands of you; […]
on one's bad side
[on one's bad side] or [on the bad side of one] […]
on one's chest
[on one's chest] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Hidden in your thoughts or […]
on one's good side
[on one's good side] or [on the good side of one] […]
on one's high horse
[on one's high horse] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Acting as if […]
on one's own account
[on one's own account] or {informal} [on one's own hook] {adv. […]
on one's toes
[on one's toes] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Alert; ready to act. * […]
on one's uppers
[on one's uppers] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Very poor. * /Mr. White […]
on pins and needles
[on pins and needles] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Worried; nervous. * /Jane's […]
on the ball
[on the ball] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Paying attention and doing […]
on the bandwagon
[on the bandwagon] {adj. phr.}, {informal} In or into the newest […]
on the cuff
[on the cuff] {adj.} or {adv. phr.}, {informal} Agreeing to pay […]
on the dot
[on the dot] also [on the button] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Exactly […]
on the fly
[on the fly] (1) {adv. phr.} 1. While in the air; […]
on the fly
[on the fly(2)] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Busy; going somewhere in a […]
on the go
[on the go] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Active and busy. * /Successful […]
on the house
[on the house] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Paid for by the owner. […]
on the job
[on the job] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Working hard; not wasting time. […]
on the level
[on the level] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Honest and fair; telling the […]
on the loose
[on the loose] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Free to go; not shut […]
on the nose
[on the nose] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Just right; exactly. * /Stanley […]
on the outs
[on the outs] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not friendly; having a quarrel. […]
on the Q.T.
[on the Q.T.] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Secretly; without anyone's knowing. * […]
on the rocks
[on the rocks] {adj. phr.} 1. {informal} Wrecked or ruined. * […]
on the shelf
[on the shelf] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} Laid aside; not […]
on the side
[on the side] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. In addition to a […]
on the spot
[on the spot] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. or [upon the […]
on the string
[on the string] or [on a string] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Under […]
on the town
[on the town] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} In or into […]
on the up and up
[on the up and up] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Honest; trustworthy; sincere. […]
on the warpath
[on the warpath] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Very angry. * /When […]
on the wing
[on the wing] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In the air; […]
on top
[on top] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} In the lead; with […]
on top of
[on top of] {prep.} 1. On the top of; standing or […]
on top of the world
[on top of the world] or [sitting on top of the […]
one eye on
[one eye on] {informal} Watching or minding (a person or thing) […]
one for the books
[one for the books] {n, phr.}, {informal} Very unusual; a remarkable […]
one-upmanship
[one-upmanship] {v.}, {informal} Always keeping ahead of others; trying to keep […]
open up
[open up] {v.} 1. To show for the first time; make […]
other fish to fry
[other fish to fry] {n. phr.}, {informal} Other things to do; […]
out cold
[out cold] {adv.} or {adj.}, {informal} Unconscious; in a faint. * […]
out from under
[out from under] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Free from something that worries […]
out in left field
[out in left field] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Far from the […]
out in the cold
[out in the cold] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Alone; not included. * […]
out like a light
[out like a light] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Fast asleep; to […]
out of circulation
[out of circulation] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not out in the company […]
out of kilter
[out of kilter] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Not balanced right; not […]
out of one's hair
[out of one's hair] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Rid of as a […]
out of one's head
[out of one's head] or [out of one's mind] or [out […]
out of one's shell
[out of one's shell] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Out of one's bashfulness […]
out of the blue
[out of the blue] or [out of a clear sky] or […]
out of the hole
[out of the hole] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1a. With […]
out to lunch
[out to lunch] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Gone for the midday […]
over a barrel
[over a barrel] also [over the barrel] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In […]
over one's dead body
[over one's dead body] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Not having the ability […]
over the hill
[over the hill] {adj.}, {informal} Past one's prime; unable to function […]
over the hump
[over the hump] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Past the most difficult part; […]
over with
[over with] (2) {adj.}, {informal} At an end; finished. * /John […]
own up
[own up] {v.}, {informal} To take the blame; admit your guilt; […]
pack off
[pack off] {v.}, {informal} To send away; dismiss abruptly. * /When […]
pack rat
[pack rat] {n.}, {informal} A person who cannot part with old, […]
paddle one's own canoe
[paddle one's own canoe] {v. phr.}, {informal} To work without help; […]
paddy wagon
[paddy wagon] {n.}, {informal} A police van used for transporting prisoners […]
palm off
[palm off] {v.}, {informal} 1. To sell or give (something) by […]
pan out
[pan out] {v.}, {informal} To have a result, especially a good […]
par for the course
[par for the course] {n. phr.}, {informal} Just what was expected; […]
pass muster
[pass muster] {v. phr.}, {informal} To pass a test or check-up; […]
pass out
[pass out] {v.}, {informal} 1. To lose consciousness; faint. * /She […]
pass the buck
[pass the buck] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make another person decide […]
pay dirt
[pay dirt] {n.}, {slang} 1. The dirt in which much gold […]
pay off
[pay off] {v. phr.} 1. To pay the wages of. * […]
pay through the nose
[pay through the nose] {v. phr.}, {informal} To pay at a […]
pep talk
[pep talk] {n.}, {informal} A speech that makes people feel good […]
peter out
[peter out] {v.}, {informal} To fail or die down gradually; grow […]
pick a hole in
[pick a hole in] or [pick holes in] {v. phr.}, {informal} […]
pick on
[pick on] {v.} 1. {informal} To make a habit of annoying […]
pick up
[pick up] {v.} 1. To take up; lift. * /During the […]
pie in the sky
[pie in the sky] {n. phr.}, {informal} An unrealistic wish or […]
pinch pennies
[pinch pennies] {v. phr.}, {informal} Not spend a penny more than […]
pinch-hit
[pinch-hit] {v.} 1. To substitute for another player at bat in […]
pint-size
[pint-size] {adj.}, {informal} Very small. * /The new pint-size, portable TV […]
pip-squeak
[pip-squeak] {n.}, {informal} A small, unimportant person. * /If the club […]
pipe dream
[pipe dream] {n.}, {informal} An unrealizable, financially unsound, wishful way of […]
pipe up
[pipe up] {v.}, {informal} To speak up; to be heard. * […]
pitch in
[pitch in] {v.}, {informal} 1. To begin something with much energy; […]
pitch into
[pitch into] {v.}, {informal} 1. To attack with blows or words. […]
play ball
[play ball] {v. phr.} 1. To begin play in a ball […]
play by ear
[play by ear] {v. phr.} 1. To play a musical instrument […]
play footsie
[play footsie] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Touch the feet of […]
play hooky
[play hooky] {v. phr.}, {informal} To stay out of school to […]
play one for
[play one for] {v.}, {informal} To treat (someone) as; act toward […]
play one's cards right
[play one's cards right] or [play one's cards well] {v. phr.}, […]
play possum
[play possum] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To pretend to be asleep. […]
play safe
[play safe] or [play it safe] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be […]
play second fiddle
[play second fiddle] {v. phr.}, {informal} To act a smaller part; […]
play the devil with
[play the devil with] or [play hob with] {v. phr.}, {informal} […]
play the field
[play the field] {v. phr.}, {informal} To date many different people; […]
play the game
[play the game] {v. phr.}, {informal} To obey the rules; do […]
plunk down
[plunk down] {v.}, {informal} 1. To drop down; fall. * /After […]
polish off
[polish off] {v.}, {informal} 1. To defeat easily. * /The Dodgers […]
poor as a church mouse
[poor as a church mouse] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Penniless; broke; extremely […]
pot call the kettle black
[pot call the kettle black] {informal} The person who is criticizing […]
pound the pavement
[pound the pavement] {v. phr.}, {informal} To walk up and down […]
prick up one's ears
[prick up one's ears] {v. phr.}, {informal} To come to interested […]
psych out
[psych out] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. To find out the […]
psyched up
[psyched up] {adj.}, {informal} Mentally alert; ready to do something. * […]
pull date
[pull date] {n.}, {informal} The date stamped on baked goods, dairy […]
pull down
[pull down] {v.}, {informal} 1. To catch (a ball) after a […]
pull in one's horns
[pull in one's horns] or [draw in one's horns] {v. phr.}, […]
pull off
[pull off] {v.}, {informal} To succeed in (something thought difficult or […]
pull one's leg
[pull one's leg] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get someone to accept […]
pull one's punches
[pull one's punches] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. Not to hit as […]
pull out of a hat
[pull out of a hat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get as […]
pull rank
[pull rank] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To assert one's superior position […]
pull strings
[pull strings] or [pull wires] {v. phr.}, {informal} To secretly use […]
pull the rug out from under
[pull the rug out from under] {v. phr.}, {informal} To withdraw […]
pull the wool over one's eyes
[pull the wool over one's eyes] {v. phr.}, {informal} To fool […]
pull up stakes
[pull up stakes] {v. phr.}, {informal} To leave the place where […]
puppy love
[puppy love] also [calf love] {n.}, {informal} The first love of […]
push around
[push around] {v.}, {informal} To be bossy with; bully. * /Don't […]
put across
[put across] {v.} 1. To explain clearly; make yourself understood; communicate. […]
put away
[put away] {v.} 1. To put in the right place or […]
put in one's place
[put in one's place] {v. phr.}, {informal} To criticize someone for […]
put off
[put off] {v.} 1. {informal} To cause confusion in; embarrass; displease. […]
put one's best foot forward
[put one's best foot forward] {v. phr.}, {informal} To try to […]
put one's foot down
[put one's foot down] {v. phr.}, {informal} To take a decided […]
put one's foot in it
[put one's foot in it] or [put one's foot in one's […]
put one's money on a scratched horse
[put one's money on a scratched horse] {v. phr.}, {informal} To […]
put one's nose out of joint
[put one's nose out of joint] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To […]
put out
[put out] {v.} 1. To make a flame or light stop […]
put over
[put over] {v.} 1. To wait to a later time; postpone. […]
put that in your pipe and smoke it
[put that in your pipe and smoke it] {v. phr.}, {informal} […]
put their heads together
[put their heads together] or [lay their heads together] {v. phr.}, […]
put through one's paces
[put through one's paces] {v. phr.}, {informal} To test the different […]
put to bed
[put to bed] {v. phr.} 1. To put to rest for […]
put to rights
[put to rights] or [set to rights] {v. phr.}, {informal} To […]
put up or shut up
[put up or shut up] {v. phr.} {informal} 1. To bet […]
put up to
[put up to] {v. phr.}, {informal} To talk to and make […]
quick on the trigger
[quick on the trigger] or [trigger happy] {adj. phr.} 1. Ready […]
quite a little
[quite a little] or {informal} [quite a bit] also {formal} [not […]
rain cats and dogs
[rain cats and dogs] or [rain buckets] or [rain pitchforks] {v. […]
rain check
[rain check] {n.} 1. A special free ticket to another game […]
raise jack
[raise jack] {v. phr.} {informal} Make a noise, set up a […]
raise the devil
[raise the devil] or [raise heck] or [raise hob] or [raise […]
raise the roof
[raise the roof] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To make a lot […]
read one like a book
[read one like a book] {v. phr.}, {informal} To understand someone […]
red eye
[red eye] {n. phr.}, {informal} A night flight. * /The company […]
regular guy
[regular guy] or [regular fellow] {n.}, {informal} A friendly person who […]
rev up
[rev up] {v. phr.}, {informal}, {slang} 1. To press down sharply […]
ride herd on
[ride herd on] {v. phr.} 1. To patrol on horseback around […]
ride the brake
[ride the brake] or [ride the clutch] {v. phr.}, {informal} To […]
right along
[right along] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1a. On your way satisfactorily or […]
right away
[right away] or {informal} [right off] also {informal} [right off the […]
right on
[right on] {adj.}, {interj.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Exclamation of animated approval […]
ring in
[ring in] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To bring in (someone or […]
ring up
[ring up] {v.} 1. To add and record on a cash […]
rip into
[rip into] or [tear into] {v.}, {informal} 1. To start a […]
road hog
[road hog] {n.}, {informal} A car driver who takes more than […]
rob the cradle
[rob the cradle] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have dates with or […]
rob the till
[rob the till] or [have one's hand in the till] {v. […]
rock the boat
[rock the boat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make trouble and risk […]
roll around
[roll around] {v.}, {informal} To return at a regular or usual […]
rope in
[rope in] {v.}, {informal} 1. To use a trick to make […]
rope into
[rope into] {v.}, {informal} 1. To trick into; persuade dishonestly. * […]
rotten egg
[rotten egg] {n.}, {informal} A person whose character or way of […]
round up
[round up] {v.} 1. To bring together (cattle or horses). * […]
rub salt into one's wounds
[rub salt into one's wounds] {v. phr.}, {informal} To deliberately add […]
rub the wrong way
[rub the wrong way] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make (someone) a […]
rubber check
[rubber check] {n.}, {informal} A check written without enough money in […]
rule the roost
[rule the roost] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be leader or boss; […]
run after
[run after] or [chase after] {v.} 1. To try to find; […]
run around
[run around] or [chase around] {v.}, {informal} To go to different […]
run down
[run down] {v.} (stress on "down") 1. To crash against and […]
run in
[run in] {v. phr.} 1. {informal} To take to jail; arrest. […]
run into the ground
[run into the ground] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To do or […]
run out
[run out] {v.} 1a. To come to an end; be used […]
sail into
[sail into] {v.}, {informal} 1. To attack with great strength; begin […]
salad days
[salad days] {n. phr.}, {informal} The period of one's youth; a […]
salt away
[salt away] {v.}, {informal} To save (money) for the future. * […]
salt of the earth
[salt of the earth] {n. phr.}, {informal} One who helps to […]
same here
[same here] {informal} And it is the same with me; and […]
save one's breath
[save one's breath] {v. phr.}, {informal} To keep silent because talking […]
sawed-off
[sawed-off] {adj.}, {informal} Shorter than usual; small of its kind. * […]
say a mouthful
[say a mouthful] 1. {v. phr.}, {slang} To say something of […]
say the word
[say the word] {v. phr.}, {informal} To say or show that […]
say uncle
[say uncle] also [cry uncle] {v. phr.}, {informal} To say that […]
scare out of one's wits
[scare out of one's wits] or [scare stiff] or [scare the […]
scare up
[scare up] or [scrape up] {v.}, {informal} To find, collect, or […]
scrape the bottom of the barrel
[scrape the bottom of the barrel] {v. phr.}, {informal} To use […]
scratch one's back
[scratch one's back] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do something kind and […]
scream bloody murder
[scream bloody murder] {v. phr.}, {informal} To yell or protest as […]
search me
[search me] {informal} I don't know; how should I know? - […]
second wind
[second wind] also [second breath] {n.} 1. The easier breathing that […]
see about
[see about] {v.} 1. To find out about; attend to. * […]
see daylight
[see daylight] {v. phr.}, {informal} To know that an end or […]
see how the land lies
[see how the land lies] {v. phr.}, {informal} To reconnoiter; investigate. […]
see red
[see red] {v. phr.}, {informal} To become very angry. * /Whenever […]
see stars
[see stars] {v. phr.}, {informal} To imagine you are seeing stars […]
see the color of one's money
[see the color of one's money] {v. phr.}, {informal} To know […]
see the light
[see the light] {v. phr.}, {informal} To understand or agree, often […]
see the light at the end of the tunnel
[see the light at the end of the tunnel] {v. phr.}, […]
see things
[see things] {v. phr.}, {informal} To imagine sights which are not […]
sell out
[sell out] {v.} 1a. To sell all of a certain thing […]
separate the men from the boys
[separate the men from the boys] {v. phr.}, {informal} To show […]
set back
[set back] {v.} 1. To cause to put off or get […]
set back on one's heels
[set back on one's heels] or [knock back on one's heels] […]
set one's cap for
[set one's cap for] {v. phr.}, {informal} To attempt to win […]
set store by
[set store by] {v. phr.}, {informal} To like or value; want […]
set the world on fire
[set the world on fire] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do something […]
sewed up
[sewed up] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Won or arranged as you wish; […]
shake down
[shake down] {v. phr.} 1. To cause to fall by shaking. […]
shake in one's shoes
[shake in one's shoes] or [shake in one's boots] {v. phr.}, […]
shake off
[shake off] {v.}, {informal} To get away from when followed; get […]
shake up
[shake up] {v.}, {informal} To bother; worry; disturb. * /The notice […]
shape up
[shape up] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To begin to act or […]
shape up or ship out
[shape up or ship out] {v. phr.}, {informal} To either improve […]
shell out
[shell out] {v.}, {informal} To pay or spend. * /Dick had […]
shoo-in
[shoo-in] {n.}, {informal} Someone or something that is expected to win; […]
shoot from the hip
[shoot from the hip] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To fire a […]
shoot straight
[shoot straight] or [shoot square] {v.}, {informal} To act fairly; deal […]
shoot up
[shoot up] {v.} 1. To grow quickly. * /Billy had always […]
shot in the arm
[shot in the arm] {n. phr.}, {informal} Something inspiring or encouraging. […]
shout from the housetops
[shout from the housetops] or [shout from the rooftops] {v. phr.}, […]
shove down one's throat
[shove down one's throat] or [ram down one's throat] {v. phr.}, […]
show off
[show off] {v. phr.} 1. To put out nicely for people […]
show up
[show up] {v.} 1. To make known the real truth about […]
shut up
[shut up] {v.} 1. {informal} To stop talking. * /Little Ruthie […]
sight for sore eyes
[sight for sore eyes] {n. phr.}, {informal} A welcome sight. * […]
silent majority
[silent majority] {n.}, {informal} The large majority of people who, unlike […]
simmer down
[simmer down] {v.}, {informal} To become less angry or excited; become […]
Simon Legree
[Simon Legree] {n.}, {informal} A strict person, especially a boss, who […]
sing a different tune
[sing a different tune] or [whistle a different tune] also [sing […]
sing for one's supper
[sing for one's supper] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have to work […]
sink in
[sink in] or [soak in] {v.}, {informal} To be completely understood; […]
sit on
[sit on] {v.} 1. To be a member of (a jury, […]
sit on a bomb
[sit on a bomb] or [bombshell] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be […]
sit on a volcano
[sit on a volcano] {v.}, {informal} 1. To be in a […]
sit on one's hands
[sit on one's hands] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do nothing; fail […]
sit tight
[sit tight] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make no move or change; […]
sit up
[sit up] {v.} 1. To move into a sitting position. * […]
sit up and take notice
[sit up and take notice] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be surprised […]
sit with
[sit with] {v.}, {informal} To be accepted by; affect. - Used […]
size up
[size up] {v.}, {informal} To decide what one thinks about (something); […]
skin alive
[skin alive] {v. phr.} 1. {informal} To scold angrily. * /Mother […]
skip it
[skip it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To forget all about it. * […]
skip out
[skip out] {v.}, {informal} To leave in a hurry; especially after […]
slow burn
[slow burn] {n.}, {informal} A slowly increasing feeling of anger. * […]
smack-dab
[smack-dab] also {Southern} [smack-to-dab] {adv.}, {informal} Exactly; squarely. * /The ball […]
small-time
[small-time] {adj.}, {informal} Unimportant; minor; with little power or importance. * […]
smash hit
[smash hit] {n.}, {informal} A very successful play, movie or opera. […]
smell a rat
[smell a rat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be suspicious; feel that […]
smell up
[smell up] {v.}, {informal} To make a bad smell. * /A […]
smoke like a chimney
[smoke like a chimney] {v. phr.}, {informal} To smoke very heavily […]
smoke out
[smoke out] {v. phr.} 1. To force out with smoke. * […]
snake in the grass
[snake in the grass] {n. phr.}, {informal} A person who cannot […]
snap out of
[snap out of] {v.}, {informal} To change quickly from a bad […]
snap up
[snap up] {v.}, {informal} To take or accept eagerly. * /Eggs […]
sneeze at
[sneeze at] {v.}, {informal} To think of as not important; not […]
snow job
[snow job] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Insincere or exaggerated talk designed […]
snow under
[snow under] {v.} 1. To cover over with snow. * /The […]
so far, so good
[so far, so good] {informal} Until now things have gone well. […]
so help me
[so help me] {interj.}, {informal} I promise; I swear; may I […]
so long
[so long] {interj.}, {informal} Good-bye. - Used when you are leaving […]
so what
[so what] {informal} Used as an impolite reply showing that you […]
so-and-so
[so-and-so(1)] {pronoun}, {informal} Someone whose name is not given. * /Don't […]
so-and-so
[so-and-so] (2) {n.}, {informal} A person of a special kind and […]
soak up
[soak up] {v.} 1. To take up water or other liquid […]
sock it
[sock it] {v. phr.}, also {interj.}, {slang}, {informal} To give one's […]
soda jerk
[soda jerk] or [soda jerker] {n.}, {informal} A person who serves […]
something else
[something else] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} So good as to be beyond […]
song and dance
[song and dance] {n.}, {informal} 1. Foolish or uninteresting talk; dull […]
sound off
[sound off] {v.} 1. To say your name or count "One! […]
sound sheet
[sound sheet] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A thin low-quality phonograph recording frequently […]
souped-up
[souped-up] {adj.}, {informal} More powerful or faster because of changes and […]
spaced out
[spaced out] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Having gaps in one's train of […]
spell out
[spell out] {v.} 1. To say or read aloud the letters […]
spill the beans
[spill the beans] {v. phr.}, {informal} To tell a secret to […]
spitting image
[spitting image] {n.} or [spit and image] {informal} An exact likeness; […]
split the difference
[split the difference] {v. phr.}, {informal} To settle a money disagreement […]
spruce up
[spruce up] {v.}, {informal} To make clean or neat. * /Mary […]
square away
[square away] {v. phr.} 1. To arrange the sails of a […]
square off
[square off] {v. phr.}, {informal} To stand ready for fighting with […]
square peg in a round hole
[square peg in a round hole] {n.}, {informal} A person who […]
squeak through
[squeak through] {v.}, {informal} To be successful but almost fail; win […]
stake a claim
[stake a claim] {v. phr.} 1. To claim ownership of land […]
stamping ground
[stamping ground] {n.}, {informal} A place where a person spends much […]
stand for
[stand for] {v.} 1. To be a sign of; make you […]
stand in with
[stand in with] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be liked by or […]
stand pat
[stand pat] {v.}, {informal} To be satisfied with things and be […]
stand the gaff
[stand the gaff] {v. phr.}, {informal} To stand rough treatment; do […]
stand up
[stand up] {v.} 1. To rise to a standing position; get […]
stand up for
[stand up for] or {informal} [stick up for] {v.} To defend […]
stand up with
[stand up with] {v.}, {informal} To be best man or maid […]
start in
[start in] {v.}, {informal} 1. To begin to do something; start. […]
start out
[start out] {v.} 1. To begin to go somewhere. * /Bill […]
start something
[start something] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make trouble; cause a quarrel […]
stash bag
[stash bag] or [stuff bag] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. A small […]
steamed up
[steamed up] {adj.}, {informal} Excited or angry about or eager to […]
steer clear of
[steer clear of] {v.} 1. To steer a safe distance from; […]
step on it
[step on it] or [step on the gas] {v. phr.} 1. […]
stew in one's own juice
[stew in one's own juice] {v. phr.}, {informal} To suffer from […]
stick around
[stick around] {v.}, {informal} To stay or wait nearby. * /John's […]
stick one's neck out
[stick one's neck out] or [stick one's chin out] {v. phr.}, […]
stick out
[stick out] {v.} 1a. To stand out from a wall or […]
stick to one's knitting
[stick to one's knitting] or [tend to one's knitting] {v. phr.}, […]
stick to one's ribs
[stick to one's ribs] or [stick to the ribs] {v. phr.}, […]
stick up
[stick up] {v.}, {informal} To rob with a gun. * /When […]
stick with
[stick with] {v.}, {informal} 1. or [stay with] To continue doing; […]
stick-in-the-mud
[stick-in-the-mud] {n.}, {informal} An overcareful person; someone who is old-fashioned and […]
stick-up
[stick-up] {n.}, {informal} A robbery by a man with a gun. […]
stone-broke
[stone-broke] or [dead broke] or [flat broke] {adj.}, {informal} Having no […]
stone-dead
[stone-dead] {adj.}, {informal} Showing no signs of life; completely dead. * […]
stop cold
[stop cold] or [stop dead] or [stop in one's tracks] {v. […]
stow away
[stow away] {v.} 1. {informal} To pack or store away. * […]
straight from the shoulder
[straight from the shoulder] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In an open and […]
strike it rich
[strike it rich] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To discover oil, or […]
string along
[string along] {v.}, {informal} 1. To deceive; fool; lead on dishonestly. […]
stuck-up
[stuck-up] {adj.}, {informal} Acting as if other people are not as […]
suck in
[suck in] {v.} 1. {informal} To pull in by taking a […]
suit yourself
[suit yourself] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do what one likes or […]
sunbelt
[sunbelt] {n.}, {informal} A portion of the southern United States where […]
sure thing
[sure thing] 1. {n.}, {informal} Something sure to happen; something about […]
SWAT team
[SWAT team] {n.}, {informal} Police unit trained for especially hazardous or […]
swear off
[swear off] {v.}, {informal} To give up something you like or […]
sweat out
[sweat out] {v.}, {informal} To wait anxiously; worry while waiting. * […]
sweet on
[sweet on] {adj. phr.}, {informal} In love with; very fond of. […]
sweet talk
[sweet talk] 1. {n.}, {informal} Too much praise; flattery. * /Sometimes […]
sweetie pie
[sweetie pie] {n.}, {informal} A person who is loved; darling; sweetheart. […]
swelled head
[swelled head] {n.}, {informal} A feeling that you are very important […]
tag end
[tag end] or [tail end] {n.}, {informal} The end, farthest to […]
take a back seat
[take a back seat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To accept a poorer […]
take a bath
[take a bath] {v. phr.}, {informal} To come to financial ruin. […]
take care of
[take care of] {v. phr.} 1. To attend to; supply the […]
take down
[take down] {v.} 1. To write or record (what is said). […]
take down a notch
[take down a notch] or [take down a peg] {v. phr.}, […]
take it
[take it] {v. phr.} 1. To get an idea or impression; […]
take it away
[take it away] {v. phr.}, {informal}, {Theatrical expression} You're on; it's […]
take it easy
[take it easy] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. or [go easy] or […]
take it from the top
[take it from the top] {v. phr.}, {informal} {Musical and theatrical […]
take it into one's head
[take it into one's head] or {informal} [take a notion] {v. […]
take it on the chin
[take it on the chin] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To be […]
take it or leave it
[take it or leave it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To accept something […]
take it out on
[take it out on] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be unpleasant or […]
take off
[take off] {v. phr.} 1a. To leave fast; depart suddenly; run […]
take on
[take on] {v.} 1. To receive for carrying; be loaded with. […]
take one's name in vain
[take one's name in vain] {v. phr.} 1. To call upon […]
take someone for a ride
[take someone for a ride] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To cheat […]
take stock in
[take stock in] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have faith in; trust; […]
take the bull by the horns
[take the bull by the horns] {v. phr.}, {informal} To take […]
take the fifth
[take the fifth] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. Taking refuge behind the […]
take the starch out of
[take the starch out of] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To make […]
take to the woods
[take to the woods] {v. phr.}, {informal} To run away and […]
talk a blue streak
[talk a blue streak] {v. phr.}, {informal} To talk on and […]
talk back
[talk back] also [answer back] {v.} {informal} To answer rudely; reply […]
talk big
[talk big] {v.}, {informal} To talk boastfully; brag. * /He talks […]
talk shop
[talk shop] {v. phr.}, {informal} To talk about things in your […]
talk through one's hat
[talk through one's hat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To say something without […]
talk to the hand
[talk to the hand] or {slang} [talk to da hand] {v. […]
talk turkey
[talk turkey] {v. phr.}, {informal} To talk about something in a […]
talk up
[talk up] {v.} 1. To speak in favor or support of. […]
tan one's hide
[tan one's hide] {v. phr.}, {informal} To give a beating to; […]
tax trap
[tax trap] {n.}, {informal} Predicament in which taxpayers in middle-income brackets […]
tell a thing or two
[tell a thing or two] {v. phr.}, {informal} To tell in […]
tell it like it is
[tell it like it is] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To be […]
tell off
[tell off] {v.} 1. To name or count one by one […]
tell on
[tell on] {v.} 1. To tire; wear out; make weak. * […]
tell one where to get off
[tell one where to get off] or [tell one where to […]
ten gallon hat
[ten gallon hat] {n.}, {informal} A tall felt hat with a […]
ten to one
[ten to one] or [two to one] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, […]
thank one's lucky stars
[thank one's lucky stars] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be thankful for […]
that is that
[that is that] or [that's that] {informal} The matter is decided; […]
That will do!
[That will do!] Informal expression of impatience meaning "stop", "no more". […]
that'll be the day
[that'll be the day] {informal} That will never happen. * /Joe […]
That's about the size of it!
[That's about the size of it!] Informal way to say, "What […]
That's the ticket!
[That's the ticket!] Informal way to say, "excellent; correct." * /"First […]
the creeps
[the creeps] {n.}, {informal} 1. An uncomfortable tightening of the skin […]
the edge
[the edge] {n.}, {informal} The advantage. - Usually used in the […]
the likes of
[the likes of] {informal} Something like or similar to; something of […]
the ropes
[the ropes] {n. plural}, {informal} Thorough or special knowledge of a […]
thing or two
[thing or two] {n. phr.}, {informal} 1. Facts not generally known, […]
Think big!
[Think big!] {v. phr.}, {informal} To believe in one's ability, purpose, […]
think nothing of it
[think nothing of it] {v. phr.}, {informal} Used as a courteous […]
third sex
[third sex] {n.}, {euphemism}, {slang}, {informal} Homosexual individuals who are either […]
this is how the cookie crumbles
[this is how the cookie crumbles] or [that's how the cookie […]
three sheets in the wind
[three sheets in the wind] or [three sheets to the wind] […]
throw a curve
[throw a curve] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. To mislead or […]
throw a monkey wrench
[throw a monkey wrench] or [throw a wrench] {v. phr.}, {informal} […]
throw a party
[throw a party] {v. phr.}, {informal} To hold a party; have […]
throw for a loss
[throw for a loss] {v. phr.} 1. To tackle a member […]
throw in the sponge
[throw in the sponge] or [throw up the sponge] or [throw […]
throw one's hat in the ring
[throw one's hat in the ring] or [toss one's hat in […]
throw one's weight around
[throw one's weight around] {v. phr.}, {informal} To use one's influence […]
throw oneself at someone's head
[throw oneself at someone's head] or [fling oneself at someone's head] […]
throw the book at
[throw the book at] {v. phr.}, {informal} To give the most […]
throw up
[throw up] {v.} 1. {informal} or {slang} [heave up]. To vomit. […]
thumb a ride
[thumb a ride] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get a ride by […]
thumb one's nose
[thumb one's nose] {v. phr.} 1. To hold one's open hand […]
tickle pink
[tickle pink] {v. phr.}, {informal} To please very much; thrill; delight. […]
tie the knot
[tie the knot] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get married; also to […]
tip off
[tip off] {v.}, {informal} To tell something not generally known; tell […]
tip the scales
[tip the scales] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To weigh. * /Martin […]
to death
[to death] {adv. phr.}, {informal} To the limit; to the greatest […]
to hell with
[to hell with] or [the hell with] {prep. phr.}, {informal} Used […]
to pieces
[to pieces] {adv. phr.} 1. Into broken pieces or fragments; destroyed. […]
to speak of
[to speak of] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Important; worth talking about; worth […]
to the bone
[to the bone] {adv.}, {slang}, {informal} Thoroughly, entirely, to the core, […]
to the tune of
[to the tune of] {adv. phr.}, {informal} To the amount or […]
tongues wag
[tongues wag] {informal} People speak in an excited or gossipy manner; […]
top banana
[top banana] or [top dog] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} The head of […]
top-drawer
[top-drawer] {adj.}, {informal} Of the best; or most important kind. * […]
trick of the trade
[trick of the trade] {n. phr.}, {usually in plural}, {informal} 1. […]
tripped out
[tripped out] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Incoherent, confused, faulty of speech, illogical; […]
turn in
[turn in] {v.} 1. or [hand in] To give to someone; […]
turn on
[turn on] {v.} 1. To start by turning a knob or […]
turn one's head
[turn one's head] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make you lose your […]
turn one's stomach
[turn one's stomach] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make you feel sick. […]
turn out
[turn out] {v.} 1. To make leave or go away. * […]
turn tail
[turn tail] {v. phr.}, {informal} To run away from trouble or […]
turn the trick
[turn the trick] {v. phr.}, {informal} To bring about the result […]
tut-tut
[tut-tut] {interj.}, {informal} Used to express mild disapproval. * /"Tut-tut," said […]
twist one's arm
[twist one's arm] {v. phr.}, {informal} To force someone; threaten someone […]
two cents
[two cents] {n.} {informal} 1. Something not important or very small; […]
uh-huh
[uh-huh] or [um-hum] {adv.}, {informal} Yes. - Used only in speech […]
under one's belt
[under one's belt] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. In your stomach; eaten; […]
under one's nose
[under one's nose] or [under the nose of] {adv. phr.}, {informal} […]
under one's own steam
[under one's own steam] {adv. phr.}, {informal} By one's own efforts; […]
under the counter
[under the counter] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Secretly (bought or sold). * […]
up a tree
[up a tree] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Hunted or chased […]
up against it
[up against it] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Faced with a great difficulty […]
up for grabs
[up for grabs] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Available for anyone to try […]
up front
[up front] (1) {n.}, {slang}, {informal} The managerial section of a […]
up front
[up front] (2) {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Open, sincere, hiding nothing. * […]
up in the air
[up in the air] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. {informal} In […]
up one's sleeve
[up one's sleeve] or [in one's sleeve] {adv. phr.} 1. Hidden […]
up the creek
[up the creek] or [up the creek without a paddle] {adj. […]
up tight
[up tight] or [uptight] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Worried, irritated, excessively eager […]
up to par
[up to par] or {informal} [up to scratch] or {informal} [up […]
up to the chin in
[up to the chin in] or [in --- up to the […]
upper crust
[upper crust] {n.}, {informal} The richest, most famous, or important people […]
upset the applecart
[upset the applecart] or [upset one's applecart] {v. phr.}, {informal} To […]
urban homesteading
[urban homesteading] {n.}, {informal} Renovation and occupation through cooperative ownership by […]
use every trick in the book
[use every trick in the book] {v. phr.}, {informal} To avail […]
use up
[use up] {v. phr.} 1. To use until nothing is left; […]
Vietnam syndrome
[Vietnam syndrome] {n.}, {informal} An attitude in government circles that diplomacy […]
wade in
[wade in] or [wade into] {v.}, {informal} 1. To go busily […]
walk on air
[walk on air] {v. phr.}, {informal} To feel happy and excited. […]
walk over
[walk over] or [walk all over] or [step all over] {v. […]
walk the plank
[walk the plank] {v. phr.} 1. To walk off a board […]
walking papers
[walking papers] or [walking orders] also [walking ticket] {n.}, {informal} A […]
war baby
[war baby] {n.}, {informal} A person born during a war. * […]
warm the bench
[warm the bench] {v. phr.}, {informal} To act as a substitute […]
watch it
[watch it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be careful. - Usually used […]
wear out one's welcome
[wear out one's welcome] {v. phr.}, {informal} To visit somewhere too […]
wear the trousers
[wear the trousers] or [wear the pants] {v. phr.}, {informal} To […]
weasel word
[weasel word] {n.}, {informal} A word which has more than one […]
welcome mat
[welcome mat] {n.} 1. A mat for wiping your shoes on, […]
wet behind the ears
[wet behind the ears] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not experienced; not knowing […]
wet blanket
[wet blanket] {n.}, {informal} A person or thing that keeps others […]
whale away
[whale away] {v.}, {informal} 1. To beat or hit hard; strike […]
what for (2)
[what for] (2) {n. phr.}, {informal} A scolding, or other punishment. […]
what have you
[what have you] or [what not] {n. phr.}, {informal} Whatever you […]
what of it
[what of it] or [what about it] {interj.}, {informal} What is […]
what's the big idea
[what's the big idea] or [what's the idea] {informal} What is […]
what's what
[what's what] or [what is what] {n. phr.}, {informal} 1. What […]
when the chips are down
[when the chips are down] {adv. cl.}, {informal} When the winner […]
where it's at
[where it's at] {adv. phr.}, {informal} That which is important; that […]
where the shoe pinches
[where the shoe pinches] {n. phr.}, {informal} Where or what the […]
whip up
[whip up] {v.}, {informal} 1. To make or do quickly or […]
whistle for
[whistle for] {v.}, {informal} To try to get (something) but fail; […]
whistle in the dark
[whistle in the dark] {v. phr.}, {informal} To try to stay […]
whitewash
[whitewash] {n.}, {informal} A soothing official report that attempts to tranquilize […]
whitewash something
[whitewash something] {v.}, {informal} To explain a major, national scandal in […]
who's who
[who's who] or [who is who] {informal} 1. Who this one […]
whole cheese
[whole cheese] {slang} or {informal} [whole show] {n.}, {informal} The only […]
wildcat strike
[wildcat strike] {n.}, {informal} A strike not ordered by a labor […]
win in a walk
[win in a walk] or [win in a breeze] {v. phr.}, […]
wind up
[wind up] {v.} 1. To tighten the spring of a machine; […]
wipe out
[wipe out] {v.} 1. To remove or erase by wiping or […]
wise guy
[wise guy] {n. phr.}, {informal} A person who acts as if […]
wish on
[wish on] {v.} 1. To use as a lucky charm while […]
with bells on
[with bells on] {adv. phr.}, {informal} With enthusiasm; eager or ready […]
within an ace of
[within an ace of] {informal} or [within an inch of] {adv. […]
wrap up
[wrap up] or [bundle up] {v. phr.} 1. To put on […]
x-double minus
[x-double minus] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Extremely poorly done, bad, inferior (said […]
x-rated
[x-rated] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Pertaining to movies, magazines, and literature judged […]
yes-man
[yes-man] {n.}, {informal} A person who tries to be liked by […]
you bet
[you bet] or [you bet your boots] or [you bet your […]
you don't say
[you don't say] {interj.}, {informal} - Used to show surprise at […]
you're telling me
[you're telling me] {interj.}, {informal} Used to show that a thing […]
yum-yum
[yum-yum] {interj.}, {informal} - Used usually by or to children, to […]