[uh-huh] or [um-hum] {adv.}, {informal} Yes. - Used only in speech or when recording dialogue. * /Are you going to the Fair? Uh-huh./ * /We were in Alaska, um-hum, but […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

on record

[on record] {adj. phr.} 1. An official or recorded statement or fact; said for everyone to know. * /We do not know when the famous writer was born, but the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

off the record

[off the record] (1) {adv. phr.} Confidentially. * /"Off the record," the boss said, "you will get a good raise for next year, but you'll have to wait for the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

go on record

[go on record] {v. phr.} To make an official statement as opposed to an informal one; say something officially that may be quoted with the person's name added for reference. […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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conk out

[conk out] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To fall asleep suddenly with great fatigue or after having drunk too much. * /We […]

within reason

[within reason] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Within the limits of good sense; in reasonable control or check; moderate. * /I want […]

George Bernard Shaw

(1856-1950), Irish author If we have come to think that the nursery and the kitchen are the natural sphere of a woman, we […]

see a man about a dog

[see a man about a dog] {v.} 1. Attend a secret deal or meeting. 2. Go to the toilet.

Franck's Accent - Father of the Bride

Enjoy Franck's beautiful funny accent (performed by Martin Short) :) Transcript Now, let me do the talking, girls, okay? […]

Idioms to Learn Today

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come to

[come to] {v.} (stress on "to") 1. To wake up after losing consciousness; get the use of your senses back again after […]

while ago

[while ago] {adv.} At a time several minutes in the past; a few minutes ago; a short time ago. - Used with "a". * /I laid my […]