a picture paints a thousand words
Definition: A visual presentation is far more descriptive than words. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
against the clock
Definition: Rushed and short on time. 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.
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 …
basket case
Definition: One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, or stress. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
be on cloud nine
Definition: feel extreme happiness or elation Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
big bucks
Definition: Lots of money. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
blood is thicker than water
Definition: family relations are more important than all other relationships. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
button (up) one’s lip
Definition: to stop talking. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
cast iron stomach
Definition: Someone who has no problems, complications or ill effects with eating anything or drinking anything. Discuss this Idiom in the comments …
coining it
Definition: (also coining money) to be earning a lot of money quickly. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
couch potato
Definition: Lazy person. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
dark horse
Definition: One who was previously unknown and is now prominent. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
don’t get me wrong
Definition: an expression said when you fear someone does not understand what you say. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
dry run
Definition: Rehearsal. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
expectant mother
Definition: a pregnant woman. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
field day
Definition: An enjoyable day or circumstance.? Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
for my money
Definition: in my opinion. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
get out of a jam
Definition: get out of a bad situation. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
go through the roof
Definition: become very angry. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
grouse about someone or something
Definition: To complain. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
have money to burn
Definition: to be very rich and spend a lot of money on unnecessary things. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
hit the nail on the head
Definition: said to describe exactly a situation or a problem. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
if it’s not one thing, it’s another
Definition: When one thing goes wrong, then another, and another… Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
in the pink
Definition: healthy. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
jangle someones’s nerves
Definition: to annoy someone or or make them nervous. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
kick the bucket
Definition: to die. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
let the cat out of the bag
Definition: to reveal a secret, usually accidentally. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
magic wand
Definition: a quick and an easy way to solve a problem Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
men make houses, women make homes
Definition: It’s often the men who build or acquire houses for their families, but it’s usually women who provide the things that …
neither fish nor fowl
Definition: said of something not easily categorized or not fitting neatly into any established group. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
not for a minute
Definition: not at all. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
off one’s rocker
Definition: Insane. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
pain in the neck
Definition: an annoyance. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
play away from home
Definition: to be unfaithful;to have sex with someone who is not your usual partner. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
put one’s mind to it
Definition: To apply oneself, to exert a directed effort. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
raise eyebrows
Definition: To cause surprise or mild disapproval. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
rule of thumb
Definition: A rough estimate. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
screw the pooch
Definition: To screw up; to fail in dramatic and ignominious fashion. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
shoulder to cry on
Definition: said about a person someone to whom you can tell your problems to and then ask for sympathy, emotional support and …
step into somebody’s shoes
Definition: to take over someone’s place or job. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
the ball is in someone’s court
Definition: When the ball is in someone’s court they have to take action. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
third times a charm
Definition: After no success the first two times, the third try is a lucky one. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
to wash one’s hands of
Definition: to absolve oneself of responsibility or future blame for. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
under the weather
Definition: Feeling ill or sick. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
wait for the ball to drop
Definition: To wait in expectation of an occurrence. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
wear your heart on your sleeve
Definition: to display one’s feelings openly. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
you are what you eat
Definition: In order to stay healthy you must eat healthy foods. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
a breath of fresh air
Definition: said about a new, fresh, and imaginative approach, a change that feels good. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.
a piece of cake
Definition: A task that can be accomplished very easily. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.