banana repulic
Definition: A small country, especially one in Central America, that is dependent on a single export commodity (traditionally bananas) and that has …
ball-breaker
Definition: (Also a ball-buster.) This refers either to a job or situation that is demanding and arduous and punishing or to a …
ball someone or something up
Definition: 1. To make a mess of, destroy or ruin, to interfere with someone or something.;2. To roll something up into a …
ball of fire
Definition: a person who is especially hard-working, high-achieving, ambitious, or active. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
baker’s dozen
Definition: Thirteen. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
bag of tricks
Definition: a set of techniques and methods. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
bag of bones
Definition: an extremely thin person. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
bad egg
Definition: bad person Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
bad blood
Definition: unpleasant feeling between different people. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
back to the drawing board
Definition: When an attempt fails and it’s time to start all over. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
back to square one
Definition: Having to start all over again. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
back the wrong horse
Definition: to support someone or something that later cannot be successful. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
back seat driver
Definition: People who criticize from the sidelines, much like someone giving unwanted advice from the back seat of a vehicle to the …
at your mother’s knee
Definition: said about something that you learned when you were a child. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
at the drop of a hat
Definition: Willing to do something immediately. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
at death’s door
Definition: About to die;in a life-threatening state of health Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
as high as a kite
Definition: Anything that is high up in the sky. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
as gentle as a lamb
Definition: Said about kind, innocent, mild-mannered people. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
as blind as a bat
Definition: Said about someone who can’t see very well or can’t see anything at all. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
as bald as a cue ball
Definition: (also as bald as a coot) completely bald. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
are your ears burning?
Definition: said about someone who was not present but was the topic of discussion. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
apple of somebody’s eye
Definition: said about someone whom you love the most and you are very proud of. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
apple of my eye
Definition: Someone who is cherished above all others. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
any minute soon now
Definition: (also any moment/second/time now) very soon Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
another nail in one’s coffin
Definition: One in a series of events which lead to downfall or inevitable failure. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
an eye for an eye
Definition: (also, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.) said to suggest that punishment should equal the crime. …
an axe to grind
Definition: To have a dispute with someone. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
an arm and a leg
Definition: a lot of money. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
an act of war
Definition: An act which is considered violent enough to cause war. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
along the lines
Definition: in a general direction or manner. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
all’s fair in love and war
Definition: In love or in war, you are allowed to be deceitful in order to get what you want. Discuss this Idiom …
all thumbs
Definition: Clumsy, awkward. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
all the more
Definition: even more. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
all that glitters is not gold
Definition: appearance is sometimes misleading. Things that appear valuable or worthwhile might not be as good as they look. Discuss this Idiom …
all one
Definition: the state of having invested heavily in just one area or of having devoted all of one?s resources to one thing. …
all in the same boat
Definition: When everyone is facing the same challenges. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
all hat and no cattle
Definition: Describing someone who is full of big talk but lacking action, power, or substance;pretentious. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
all greek to me
Definition: Meaningless and incomprehensible like someone who cannot read, speak, or understand any of the Greek language would be. Discuss this Idiom …
all ears
Definition: Listening intently; fully focused or awaiting an explanation. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
all bark and no bite
Definition: When someone is threatening and/or aggressive but not willing to engage in a fight. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
alive and kicking
Definition: (also be alive and well) to continue to be well, healthy or successful. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
ahead of one’s time
Definition: in advance of concurrent commonly accepted ideas;showing characteristics of changes yet to be;present in one’s work before later advances in the …
age before beuaty
Definition: A phrase said to allow older people to go before younger ones. Now most often used humorously or lightheartedly, and usually …
against time
Definition: (also against the clock) an attempt to finish something quickly within a time limit. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
against the clock
Definition: Rushed and short on time. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
affinity for
Definition: said about you have attraction, preference or sympathy for something or someone. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
add insult to injury
Definition: To further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an unfavorable situation. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
add fuel to the fire
Definition: (also add fuel to the flames) to make a problem worse;to say or do something that makes a bad situation worse. …
adam’s ale
Definition: (old-fashioned) water. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
actions speak louder than words
Definition: It’s better to actually do something than just talk about it. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.