Night Owl
What does the idiom “night owl” mean? Definition: a person who likes to stay up late at night …
Time & Times of Day Archive
Dog Days
What does the expression “dog days” mean? Definition: Hot, humid days in late August Example: I always find …
I’m Dating Myself
What does the expression “I’m dating myself” mean? Definition: I’m inadvertently showing how old I am. Example: I’m …
Biological Clock
What does the idiom “biological clock” mean? Definition: a woman’s awareness of her own declining fertility Example: I’m …
In the Dark
What does the idiom “in the dark” mean? Definition: Unaware of something Example: Kevin says he was completely …
Not Ready for Prime Time
What does the expression “not ready for prime time” mean? Definition: Not yet perfected; inexperienced Example: Machine translation …