U.S. Dictionary Blog

"Sleeping on me" is often used in casual and colloquial contexts to indicate that someone is underestimating or overlooking the…

The phrase "drain out" means emptying something by letting the contents flow through a drain or other opening. For example,…

The phrase "enter name" means typing or writing your full name as input or identification. This term frequently appears in…

The idiom “poke the bear” is used to describe the act of provoking or antagonizing someone, especially someone more powerful…

The phrase "bet on" is often used when talking about taking a risk or showing confidence in a particular outcome.…

The slang term "glamming up" is often used to talk about making yourself or something else look more attractive or…

The phrase "assigned to" means someone is formally given a specific job, task, role, or responsibility to handle. It implies…

The term "as per" is a handy way to show that something is being done according to a specific guideline,…

The phrase “we aim to please” is often used in a business context to express that the satisfaction of the…

The phrase "iron in the fire" is often used to talk about having multiple opportunities or tasks going on at…

The phrase "keep up to date" underscores the importance of staying informed and current. It's akin to saying, "Stay in…

The idiom "a hair in the butter" means a problem or a problematic situation that spoils something otherwise enjoyable or…

Have you ever been caught staring at something and heard someone say, "What are you looking at?" The expression is…

The phrase "don't get mad, get even" suggests that if someone wrongs you, instead of wasting time feeling angry, you…

The expression "spot someone something" refers to lending or giving someone a small amount of money, often without the expectation…