To make a telephone call to be an informant.Īn obvious, pressing issue left unaddressed due to its sensitive nature.Īt the last minute the latest possible time before it is too late. On genuine objection to some process or action or motion, actually to stop or oppose it strongly.ĭon't make plans for something that may not happen alternatively, don't make an assumption about something that does not have a definitively predetermined outcome. To pursue revenge in a way that would damage oneself more than the object of one's anger. Not going through with an action, particularly one which requires long term commitment, due to fear, uncertainty and doubt.
To be disproportionately shocked or affronted by something one perceives to be vulgar, in bad taste, or morally wrong. To chat idly or generally waste time talking. To meditate or ponder before answering to be deep in thought to ruminate. To show impatience or frustration when delayed. To speak the truth, even to the point of being blunt and rude. Usually used in regard to a narrow escape from a disaster. To achieve through instinct or to do something without advance preparation. You are emphasizing that it happens everywhere in that place. To endure a painful or unpleasant situation that is unavoidable.Ī euphemism for dying or death, especially in an aviation context.Ī wish of good luck to theatre performers before going on stage, due to the belief amongst those in theatre that being wished "good luck" is a curse.īy the length and breadth of something or somewhere To take on more responsibility than one can manage. Something or someone outstandingly good, excellent, or wonderful.Ī combination of two seemingly contradictory benefits.Ī person who is not too smart a person who acts stupid. To treat a topic but omit its main points, often intentionally or to delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant.Ī situation or activity that is comfortable or easy. To uselessly dwell on a subject far beyond its point of resolution. One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, or stress. It is up to him/her/you to make the next decision or step. Revising something (such as a plan) from the beginning, typically after it has failed. Something particularly strange or unusual When something is done all day and all night without stopping. Very expensive or costly a large amount of moneyĪnything causing trouble, discord, or jealousy. Listening intently fully focused or awaiting an explanation. (US) Anything that is common, inexpensive, and easy to get or available anywhere.Ī controversial issue or situation that is awkward or unpleasant to deal withĪ hidden or secret strength an unrevealed advantageĪ small but fatal weakness in spite of overall strength. IdiomĪ situation or information that is unpleasant but must be accepted You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. Idioms are also not to be confused with proverbs, which are simple sayings that express a truth based on common sense or practical experience. Idioms should not be confused with other figures of speech such as metaphors, which evoke an image by use of implicit comparisons ( e.g., " the man of steel") similes, which evoke an image by use of explicit comparisons ( e.g., " faster than a speeding bullet") or hyperbole, which exaggerates an image beyond truthfulness ( e.g., " more powerful than a locomotive"). " kick a bucket" only retains the literal meaning of the phrase but not the idiomatic meaning). To evoke the desired effect in the listener, idioms require a precise replication of the phrase: not even articles can be used interchangeably (e.g. Furthermore, they would understand when each meaning is being used in context. For example, an English speaker would understand the phrase " kick the bucket" to mean " to die" – and also to actually kick a bucket.
By another definition, an idiom is a speech form or an expression of a given language that is peculiar to itself grammatically or cannot be understood from the individual meanings of its elements. the words together have a meaning that is different from the dictionary definitions of the individual words (although some idioms do retain their literal meanings – see the example " kick the bucket" below). An idiom is a common word or phrase with a figurative, non-literal meaning that is understood culturally and differs from what its composite words' denotations would suggest i.e.
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