Jim Crow
What does the expression “Jim Crow” mean? Definition: The system of racial segregation in the American South prior …
Religion & Ethnicity Archive
Not Have a Prayer
What does the idiom “Not Have a Prayer” mean? Definition: Have no chance of success For example: “My …
Sacred Cow
What does the idiom “Sacred Cow” mean? Definition: An indvidual or organization that one cannot criticize For example: …
Preaching to the Choir
What does the idiom “Preaching to the Choir” mean? Definition: Making arguments to those who already agree with …
Welsh (Welch) on a Deal
What does the idiom “Welsh (Welch) on a Deal” mean? Definition: Not observe the terms of an agreement …
(A) Snowball’s Chance in Hell
What does the idiom “(A) Snowball’s Chance in Hell” mean? Definition: No chance at all For example: “Eddie, …