a chip on your shoulder
Definition: Being upset for something that happened in the past.? Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
a clean bill of health
Definition: said when you examine someone or something and state that they are healthy, in good condition, or legal. Discuss this Idiom …
a dime a dozen
Definition: Anything that is common and easy to get. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
a dime’s worth
Definition: an insignificant amount Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
a doubting thomas
Definition: A skeptic who needs physical or personal evidence in order to believe something. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
a drop in the bucket
Definition: A very small part of something big or whole. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
a fool and his money are soon parted
Definition: this means that stupid people spend money without thinking about it enough. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
a house divided against itself cannot stand
Definition: Everyone involved must unify and function together or it will not work out.? Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
a leopard can’t change his spots
Definition: You cannot change who you are. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
a little bird told me
Definition: said when you don’t want reveal the source of your information. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
a man of action
Definition: a man who is inclined to act first rather than think about things and discuss them. Discuss this Idiom in the …
a man of few words
Definition: (also a woman of few words) a man who doesn’t speak much. A man of action Discuss this Idiom in the …
against time
Definition: (also against the clock) an attempt to finish something quickly within a time limit. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
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 …
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 …
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.
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.
as bald as a cue ball
Definition: (also as bald as a coot) completely bald. 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 gentle as a lamb
Definition: Said about kind, innocent, mild-mannered people. 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.
at death’s door
Definition: About to die;in a life-threatening state of health 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 your mother’s knee
Definition: said about something that you learned when you were a child. 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 …
back the wrong horse
Definition: to support someone or something that later cannot be successful. 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 to the drawing board
Definition: When an attempt fails and it’s time to start all over. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
bad blood
Definition: unpleasant feeling between different people. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
bad egg
Definition: bad person Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
bag of bones
Definition: an extremely thin person. 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.
alive and kicking
Definition: (also be alive and well) to continue to be well, healthy or successful. 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.
all ears
Definition: Listening intently; fully focused or awaiting an explanation. 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 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 in the same boat
Definition: When everyone is facing the same challenges. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
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 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 the more
Definition: even more. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
all thumbs
Definition: Clumsy, awkward. 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 …
along the lines
Definition: in a general direction or manner. 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.
an arm and a leg
Definition: a lot of money. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
an axe to grind
Definition: To have a dispute with someone. 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. …