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American Idioms
American idioms with notes explaining their meanings or usage.
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| ID | Idiom | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1103 | between the devil and the deep blue sea | stuck in a diificult position; similar to: between a rock and a hard place |
| 1105 | break the ice | attempt to strike up a conversation with a stranger; to do something to reduce shyness, an awkward tension or unfamiliarity |
| 1108 | clothes don't make the man | You cannot judge a man's character based on his clothing and appearance |
| 1107 | cuaghtwith (one's) hand in the cookie jar | caught in the act or attempt of some wrongdoing, especially theft ot bribery |
| 1101 | desperate times call for desperate measures | Derived from a proverb: Desperate diseases must have desperate remedies |
| 1104 | fitslike a glove | suits someone perfectly, such as clothing or a personal trait |
| 1099 | get bent out of shape | Become angry, upset or offended, especially about something which in your opinion doesn''t justify such a reaction. |
| 1102 | make a mountain of a molehill | To exaggerate or put too much focus on a minor issue and make it seem like a major one |
| 1100 | Play your cards right | Use your resources in a way that leads to success. |
| 1106 | spill the beans | reveal something that was meant to be a secret or surprise |
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Last checked against sources: October 15, 2026.
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