U.S. Dictionary Blog

The phrase “kill it” has both literal and figurative meanings. It refers to the act of causing the death of…

The idiom "slated for" is frequently used to indicate that something has been scheduled or planned for a particular time…

The phrase "steal away" primarily refers to the act of departing or leaving quietly and discreetly. When someone "steals away"…

Imagine someone telling you to "be quiet" or "stop talking" in a playful or frustrated manner. One fun way they…

The phrase "contrast with" depicts the differences between two or more elements when compared or analyzed. Whether it pertains to…

"Pack my bag" is a commonly used idiom denoting the act of getting ready to leave a place or situation…

"Punch a clock" is an idiom that means to record the time of one's arrival and departure from work, usually…

The idiom "between jobs" is a polite way of saying someone is unemployed or looking for a new job. It…

1. Confluence (noun): The junction of two rivers, especially when they are of approximately equal width. 2. Confluence (noun): A…

1. BF (noun): An abbreviation for "boyfriend," referring to a male significant other in a romantic or intimate relationship. 2.…

1. Draft (noun): A preliminary version of a written document, such as an essay or contract. 2. Draft (noun): The…

1. It (pronoun): Used to represent an inanimate object, previously mentioned or understood. 2. It (pronoun): Refers to an animal…

1. Number (noun): A mathematical value representing a specific quantity, used in counting and making calculations. 2. Number (noun): A…

1. Noun (noun): A word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or…

1. Air (noun): The invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, primarily composed of oxygen and nitrogen. 2. Air (noun): The…