# American Idioms — A Dictionary

> Dictionary of American English idioms with definitions, examples, and origins. (iPhone/iPad app by Jack Bennett.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-idioms/id1572206402 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jack Bennett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572206404)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 1 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-08-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-idioms/id1572206402/reviews.md

## What is American Idioms?

Ever wonder what’s up with red herrings, wild goose chases, and lame ducks? American Idioms is a dictionary with pithy definitions and examples of use for these and hundreds of other common American English idioms. 

In American Idioms, you can easily search for idioms using keywords in a flexible format, like "duck," "lame," "lame duck," "duck lame", or even partial words like “lam duc". You can add personal notes to any idiom and mark your favorite idioms for inclusion in a separate list. 

For many idioms, you will learn about their origins. For example, “wild goose chase” alludes to an historical form of horse racing, where a group of riders had to follow a lead rider in a formation similar to that of flying geese.

American Idioms grew out of the author’s years-long fascination with the prevalence of idioms in American English and his observations as a teacher of some of the challenges idioms pose to non-native speakers of English, even those who’ve mastered English grammar and vocabulary. 

American Idioms is free with no ads, in-app purchases, or pro upgrade. It is a straightforward, no-muss-no-fuss app offered for your entertainment and, hopefully, your edification.

The content of American Idioms is updated on an irregular basis with new idioms and additional information about existing idioms. Updates are applied automatically to the app with no user intervention required.

## Key features

- Pithy definitions and examples
- Flexible keyword search
- Add personal notes
- Mark favorite idioms
- Learn idiom origins
- Hundreds of common idioms


## Frequently asked questions about American Idioms

### What is American Idioms?

American Idioms is a free reference app that provides definitions, examples of use, and origins for hundreds of common American English idioms. It aims to help users understand these phrases, especially non-native English speakers.

### How can I search for idioms in American Idioms?

You can search for idioms using keywords in a flexible format, including partial words. For example, searching for 'duck' could yield results related to 'lame duck' or other idioms containing 'duck'.

### Can I save idioms I like in American Idioms?

Yes, you can mark your favorite idioms within the app. These marked idioms will be added to a separate list for easy access and review.

### Does American Idioms explain the origin of idioms?

Yes, for many idioms, the app provides information about their historical origins. For instance, it explains the background of phrases like 'wild goose chase'.

### Is American Idioms free to use?

Yes, American Idioms is completely free to use. The app is offered without any ads, in-app purchases, or a pro upgrade.

### On what devices can I use American Idioms?

American Idioms is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is American Idioms updated?

The content of American Idioms is updated on an irregular basis with new idioms and additional information. Updates are applied automatically to the app without user intervention.

### What is the age rating for American Idioms?

American Idioms has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.4 — 2024-11-20

Version 1.4 adds the ability to browse the Dictionary by swiping left or right on an idiom's Details screen to display the next or previous idiom in the Dictionary.

### 1.2 — 2021-08-19

Updated App Store description.

### 1.1 — 2021-08-18

Updated About view.

### 1.0 — 2021-08-15

No release notes.

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