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Illustrated American Idioms

This document contains definitions for common American idioms including "all thumbs" meaning awkward and clumsy, "at loggerheads" meaning in a quarrel or fight, and "at odds" meaning in conflict or disagreement. It also defines idioms like "be on target" meaning to achieve a desired goal, "be on the beam" meaning to do well or be correct, and "hit the bull's eye" meaning to achieve a desired goal. The document provides concise explanations of frequently used American idiomatic expressions.

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Illustrated American Idioms

This document contains definitions for common American idioms including "all thumbs" meaning awkward and clumsy, "at loggerheads" meaning in a quarrel or fight, and "at odds" meaning in conflict or disagreement. It also defines idioms like "be on target" meaning to achieve a desired goal, "be on the beam" meaning to do well or be correct, and "hit the bull's eye" meaning to achieve a desired goal. The document provides concise explanations of frequently used American idiomatic expressions.

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Illustrated American Idioms

Dean Curry

Published by The Materials Branch


English Language Programs Division
United States Information Agency
Washington, DC 20547
All Thumbs

: Awkward, Especially with one’s hands; clumsy.

At Loggerheads

: In a quarrel; in a fight; opposing each other.

At Odds

: In conflict or disagreement, opposed.

Be on Target

: To achieve a desired goal; to be correct in one’s analysis


or assessment of something.

Be on the beam

: To do well in one’s endeavors; to be correct, just right.

Hit the bull’s eye

: To hit the target: to achieve a desired goal.


(to) beat the band

: At great speed; with a great deal of noise or commotion;


with a great deal of effort.

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