Empty Nesters
What does the idiom “empty nesters” mean? Definition: people whose children have moved out of the house Example: …
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Mom-and-Pop
What does the expression “mom-and-pop” mean? Definition: small, family owned. Generally said of a store. Example: Large retail …
Blue Blood (adj.: blue-blooded)
What does the idiom “Blue Blood (adj.: blue-blooded)” mean? Definition: Person of aristocratic background For example: “The blue …
Helicopter Parenting
What does the idiom “Helicopter Parenting” mean? Definition: Overattentive child-raising For example: “The trend these days is toward …
This Is Not Your Father’s ____
What does the idiom “This Is Not Your Father’s ____” mean? Definition: This item has been much updated from …
Throw the Baby Out with the Bath Water
What does the idiom “Throw the Baby Out with the Bath Water” mean? Definition: Eliminate something good while …