| 1 |
suck into |
To cause someone to become slowly more and more involved in a business or situation that is often no... |
| 2 |
university of life |
The real world as a source of instruction, as opposed to a formal education. |
| 3 |
last word- |
The final statement uttered by a person before death. |
| 4 |
to all intents and purposes |
For every functional purpose; in every practical sense; in every important respect; practically spea... |
| 5 |
glaze over |
To become unfocused, as if through boredom. |
| 6 |
sideways glance |
A silent, somewhat disapproving look from someone with body language to boot, which causes one to be... |
| 7 |
wear out- |
To deteriorate or become unusable or ineffective due to continued use, exposure, or strain. |
| 8 |
for my money |
Used to mark a statement made by the speaker as an opinion or something not known with certainty. |
| 9 |
fuck around |
To fritter aimlessly or distractedly, to procrastinate. |
| 10 |
work one's magic |
To achieve something favourable and desired through the application of special skills, talents, or e... |
| 11 |
Skeleton in Your Closet |
A shocking secret people do not like to reveal, something shameful kept in secret |
| 12 |
give about |
to distribute or circulate something |
| 13 |
TANJ |
Acronym of there ain't no justice. |
| 14 |
Life in the Fast Lane |
Very busy life, life is fast means life is very busy |
| 15 |
then again |
From another point of view; on the other hand; on second thought. |
| 16 |
Buggins's turn |
The appointment of a person by rotation or promotion, on the basis of length of service (it being th... |
| 17 |
very well- |
Indicating acceptance, often with resignation or acquiescence, of a statement or situation. |
| 18 |
make after |
To chase. |
| 19 |
milk of human kindness |
What's the meaning of the phrase 'Milk of human kindness'?
Care and compassion for others.
What's th... |
| 20 |
send someone to the showers |
To remove a player from a particular team competition before the conclusion of the event, especially... |
| 21 |
clam up |
To become silent; to stop talking, to shut up. |
| 22 |
come onto |
Alternative form of come on to |
| 23 |
fail at life |
To do something disappointing, especially to fail at something. |
| 24 |
ghost home |
A residence intentionally kept vacant by an absentee owner, especially a foreign investor, as a fina... |
| 25 |
in vain- |
In a disrespectful manner, especially when concerning religion. |
| 26 |
youll wonder where the yellow went when you brush your teeth with pepsodent |
What's the origin of the phrase 'You'll wonder where the yellow went when you brush your teeth with ... |
| 27 |
on the rise |
rising; becoming greater in number. |
| 28 |
bankrupt cart |
A one-horse chaise. |
| 29 |
walk through- |
To explain someone something, step by step. |
| 30 |
TLDNR |
Alternative form of TL/DNR |
| 31 |
give rise to (something) |
To cause something to exist |
| 32 |
gesuto |
Japanese - ゲスト (gesuto) in english means guest. |
| 33 |
in at the deep end |
|
| 34 |
leave someone holding the bag- |
To remove the value from an article or arrangement and leave somebody holding the empty (or valueles... |
| 35 |
how come |
Why; why is it; for what reason or purpose?. |
| 36 |
play hookey |
To be absent without permission, especially from school. |
| 37 |
tough as nails |
Having a hard, strong, and determined mindset / mentality. |
| 38 |
keep it in one's pants |
To refrain from trying to have sex with someone. |
| 39 |
wise guy |
Used other than as an idiom: see wise, guy. |
| 40 |
sticky fingers- |
An inclination to steal. |
| 41 |
tissue of lies |
What's the meaning of the phrase 'A tissue of lies'?
A story invented in order to deceive.
What's t... |
| 42 |
take one's pick |
To choose; to select |
| 43 |
any time now |
very soon |
| 44 |
cut a swath |
Variant form of cut a wide swath. |
| 45 |
dole out |
To distribute in small amounts. |
| 46 |
pickle- |
A cucumber preserved in a solution, usually a brine or a vinegar syrup. |
| 47 |
non est factum |
The plea of the general issue in an action of debt on bond. |
| 48 |
tight-lipped- |
Unwilling to divulge information. |
| 49 |
blink of an eye |
A very short period of time; quickly. |
| 50 |
beat me to the punch |
Someone Arrived Sooner, It Happened Too Fast: |
| 51 |
off-roader |
A vehicle that is designed to drive off the road. |
| 52 |
on at |
to pester; to irritate; to annoy |
| 53 |
on cloud nine |
What's the meaning of the phrase 'On cloud nine'?
To be ‘on cloud nine’ is to be in a state of bliss... |
| 54 |
rolling pin |
kitchen utensil |
| 55 |
sweet fanny adams |
What's the meaning of the phrase 'Sweet Fanny Adams'?
Nothing.
What's the origin of the phrase 'Swee... |
| 56 |
I've lost my keys |
Indicates that the speaker has lost his or her keys. |
| 57 |
cheater cheater pumpkin eater |
When someone is cheating. |
| 58 |
half hour |
period of 30 minutes |
| 59 |
take to the cleaners |
To take a significant quantity of a person's money or valuables, through gambling, unfavorable inves... |
| 60 |
to boldly go where no man has gone before |
What's the origin of the phrase 'To boldly go where no man has gone before'?
This introductory text ... |
| 61 |
the smallest worm will turn, being trodden on |
What's the meaning of the phrase 'Even a worm will turn'?Even the humblest and weakest will retaliat... |
| 62 |
color in |
To add colors to a black-and-white drawing, using colored drawing equipment. |
| 63 |
pulcher- |
Noble, honorable, excellent. |
| 64 |
ear trumpet |
old hearing aid |
| 65 |
bassackwards |
Alternative form of bass-ackwards. |
| 66 |
big fat |
Complete, utter, total. |
| 67 |
go for the throat |
To exert an unrestrained, aggressive effort, especially by assailing an opponent's or victim's area ... |
| 68 |
time’s wingèd chariot |
What's the meaning of the phrase 'Time's wingèd chariot'?
This metaphorical expression refers to the... |
| 69 |
be still, my beating heart |
What's the meaning of the phrase 'Be still, my beating heart'?
‘Be still, my beating heart’ is an ex... |
| 70 |
live long and prosper |
What's the origin of the phrase 'Live long and prosper'?
Other phrases about:
American origin
Theatr... |
| 71 |
live and let live |
To be tolerant; to enjoy the pleasures and opportunities which life offers and to allow others to do... |
| 72 |
twelve good men and true |
What's the meaning of the phrase 'Twelve good men and true'?
A jury.
What's the origin of the phrase... |
| 73 |
bill of goods- |
A set of misleading or deceptive claims; misinformation. |
| 74 |
flower of the flock |
Something exceedingly good or the best of its type. |
| 75 |
elevator pitch |
A concise way to introduce yourself, business, or idea to strangers |
| 76 |
two faced |
deceitful |
| 77 |
up a storm |
In a remarkable and exciting manner. |
| 78 |
strike down |
to kill someone or something, to cause to suddenly die |
| 79 |
go potty- |
To use the potty; to defecate. |
| 80 |
turn into a pumpkin |
Used to indicate a curfew, or the time by which one must depart. |
| 81 |
rocket science |
What's the meaning of the phrase 'It's not rocket science'?
Other phrases with
American origin
It (t... |
| 82 |
cup of tea |
A cup full of tea. |
| 83 |
throw in at the deep end |
To introduce a person to a new situation without adequately preparing him or her. |
| 84 |
dead air |
An unintended interruption in a radio broadcast during which there is no sound; a similar interrupti... |
| 85 |
big mac |
A sandwich from McDonalds |
| 86 |
move the yardsticks |
To make progress, as used in political and corporate venues to express proactive actions. |
| 87 |
what the deuce |
An intensive form of what. |
| 88 |
bare one's teeth |
Of an animal, to show one's teeth as a sign of aggression. |
| 89 |
pay out- |
To repay, take revenge. |
| 90 |
gain sympathy |
make someone feel compassion(sympathy) about you |
| 91 |
play off- |
To display; to show; to put in exercise. |
| 92 |
honey doesn't fly to the bee. wheat does not make bread.the dream doesn't come to you. |
Attitude |
| 93 |
old as the hills |
What's the meaning of the phrase 'As old as the hills'?
Exceedingly old.
What's the origin of the ph... |
| 94 |
I'm in love with you |
A declaration of passion or romantic feeling. |
| 95 |
toss off- |
To deliver in an offhand manner. |
| 96 |
peck at |
To attack with petty and repeated blows; to carp at; to nag; to tease. |
| 97 |
block up |
to completely block or obstruct. |
| 98 |
pick apart- |
To review or analyse in great detail(idiomatic, transitive) To criticise (especially small details). |
| 99 |
a cat may look at a king |
Even a purported inferior has certain abilities, even in the presence of a purported superior |
| 100 |
set one’s teeth on edge |
What's the meaning of the phrase 'Set your teeth on edge'?
Literally, to cause an unpleasant tinglin... |