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American as apple pieHaving characteristics considered quintessential to American life; very American.Rate it:

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ugly AmericanAn American government representative, tourist, or businessperson who, in dealing with people of other nations, is haughty, rude, meddlesome, or jingoistic.Rate it:

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American DreamA philosophy that with hard work, courage and determination, anyone can prosper and achieve success.Rate it:

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American DreamA widespread determination by Americans to provide their children with a better upbringing than their parents were able to provide for them.Rate it:

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do you accept American dollarsUsed to ask whether or not products or services may be paid for in American dollars.Rate it:

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3-on-the-treeAlternative spelling of three-on-the-treeRate it:

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a carpet-baggerA candidate for election who has no roots or interest in the constituency he wishes to represent. The original meaning was a Unionist financier or adventurer who exploited the cheap labour in the American South after the Civil War. The carpet bags carried by these adventurers were made of carpet material.Rate it:

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broken-heartedAlternative spelling of brokenhearted. Feeling depressed, despondent, or hopeless, especially over losing a love.Rate it:

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don't cry over spilled milkAlternative spelling of don't cry over spilt milk.Rate it:

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edible frogLithobates clamitans, a North American frog.Rate it:

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hell in a hand basketto go to one's doom, to deteriorate quickly, to proceed on a course to disaster. The phrase go to hell in a handbasket is an American phrase which came into general use during the American Civil War, though its popularity has spread into other countries.Rate it:

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horse operaA theatrical production, film, or program on radio or television depicting adventures of characters in the American Old West; a western.Rate it:

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take outAlternative spelling of takeout.Rate it:

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Yankee go homeUnited States people go back to your country; used to express anger or opposition at American presence in a foreign land.Rate it:

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back on toAlternative spelling of back ontoRate it:

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greenbackGreenback is a slang term for money. Usually for american dollars.Rate it:

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ladies' manAlternative spelling of lady's man.Rate it:

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run inAlternative spelling of run-in.Rate it:

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e pluribus unumA national motto of the United States of America, meaning "From many, one", or "out of many, one", referring to the integration of 13 independent colonies into one country, and that has taken an additional meaning, giving the pluralistic nature of American society from immigration.Rate it:

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bale outAlternative spelling of bail out.Rate it:

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look through rose-tinted glassesAlternative spelling of wear rose-colored glasses.Rate it:

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run outAlternative spelling of runout.Rate it:

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bald eagleamerican birdRate it:

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potluckQuaint {American ?} social gathering, mayhaps hosted by an entity. Attendees bring 'dish to pass'; {Luck of Pot} 'Purpose'; Good Food, Goodwill, Good-Gab:Rate it:

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atta girlAlternative spelling of attagirl.Rate it:

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iron eagleAn American military officer who has attained the rank of colonel but will not be promoted to the rank of general.Rate it:

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pronunciamientoA military uprising or coup in Spain or the Spanish American republics, particularly in the 19th century. They received this designation because coups were usually accompanied by a statement declaring the existing government null and void.Rate it:

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3-on-the-treeAlternative spelling of three-on-the-tree.Rate it:

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dumb shitAlternative spelling of dumbshit.Rate it:

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genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspirationThis is a famous quote attributed to Thomas Edison, a famous and prolific American inventor. The idea that hard work is the most important aspect of new inventions existed before Edison gave his quote, however.Rate it:

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mercy bucketEye dialect spelling of merci beaucoup.Rate it:

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na na na na boo booAlternative spelling of na-na na-na boo-booRate it:

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oat operaA, film, or novel depicting adventures of characters in the American Old West; a western.Rate it:

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play old harryBlenkiron and I have been moving in the best circles as skilled American engineers who are going to play Old Harry with the British on the Tigris. — John Buchan, "Greenmantle", 1916..Rate it:

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stick-in-the-mudAlternative spelling of stick in the mud.Rate it:

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& ceteraAlternative spelling of et ceteraRate it:

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4-on-the-floorAlternative spelling of four-on-the-floor.Rate it:

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aspostaEye dialect spelling of supposed to.Rate it:

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attagalAlternative spelling of attagirl.Rate it:

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average joeAlternative spelling of average Joe.Rate it:

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back at yaEye dialect spelling of back at you.Rate it:

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beat one's swords into plowsharesAlternative spelling of beat one's swords into ploughsharesRate it:

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beats one's swords into plowsharesAlternative spelling of beats one's swords into ploughsharesRate it:

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been darkmansAlternative spelling of bene darkmansRate it:

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bein darkmansAlternative spelling of bene darkmansRate it:

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big ol'Alternative spelling of big old.Rate it:

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big oleAlternative spelling of big old.Rate it:

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blood in the waterAlternative spelling of Blood in the Water.Rate it:

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BroadwayThe American theater industry.Rate it:

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bros before hosAlternative spelling of bros before hoes.Rate it:

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