Work Up the Nerve
What does the idiom “work up the nerve” mean? Definition: find the courage, marshal one’s bravery Example: I …
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Don’t Get Your Knickers in a Twist
What does the idiom “don’t get your knickers in a twist” mean? Definition: calm down, don’t get upset …
Bookended
What does the idiom “bookended” mean? Definition: framed in time, occurring before and after something else Example: Manchester …
Hold My Beer
What does the idiom “hold my beer” mean? Definition: I am about to do something that exceeds even …
You Can’t Teach an Old Dog New Tricks
What does the expression “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” mean? Definition: People become set in …
Cut It Out
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October 17, 2018 •
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What does the expression “cut it out” mean? Definition: stop doing something, “quit it!” Example: You keep drumming …
Going Places
What does the idiom “going places” mean? Definition: having a promising future Example: I’ve gone out with Jason …
Night Owl
What does the idiom “night owl” mean? Definition: a person who likes to stay up late at night …
Take Someone’s Word for It
What does the expression “take someone’s word for it” mean? Definition: accept a statement without evidence Example: OK, …
By and Large
What does the expression “by and large” mean? Definition: in general, usually Example: People by and large aren’t …