Category: Idioms

Posted on: September 17, 2012 Posted by: bruce Comments: 0

Z

Zero Tolerance: No crime or law breaking big or small will be overlooked. Bruce Larkin Click Here To See More Idioms

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Y

You Are What You Eat: In order to stay healthy you must eat healthy foods. You Can’t Judge A Book By Its Cover: Decisions shouldn’t be made primarily on appearance. You Can’t Take it With You: Enjoy what you have and not what you don’t have, since when you die you cannot take things (such as money) with you. Your Guess Is As Good As Mine: I have no idea.…

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X

X marks the spot: A phrase that is said when someone finds something he/she has been looking for. Bruce Larkin Click Here To See More Idioms

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W

Wag the Dog: A diversion away from something of greater importance. Water Under The Bridge: Anything from the past that isn’t significant or important anymore. Wear Your Heart On Your Sleeve: To openly and freely express your emotions. When It Rains, It Pours: Since it rarely rains, when it does it will be a huge storm. When Pigs Fly: Something that will never ever happen. Wild and Woolly: Uncultured and…

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V

Van Gogh’s ear for music: Tone deaf. Variety Is The Spice Of Life: The more experiences you try the more exciting life can be. Bruce Larkin Click Here To See More Idioms

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U

Under the weather: Feeling ill or sick. Up a blind alley: Going down a course of action that leads to a bad outcome. Use Your Loaf: Use your head. Think smart. Bruce Larkin Click Here To See More Idioms

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T

The Ball Is In Your Court: It is your decision this time. The Best Of Both Worlds: There are two choices and you have them both. The Bigger They Are The Harder They Fall: While the bigger and stronger opponent might be alot more difficult to beat, when you do they suffer a much bigger loss. The Last Straw: When one small burden after another creates an unbearable situation, the…

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S

Saved By The Bell: Saved at the last possible moment. Scapegoat: Someone else who takes the blame. Scot-free: To escape and not have to pay. Sick As A Dog: To be very sick (with the flu or a cold). Sitting Shotgun: Riding in the front passenger seat of a car. Sixth Sense: A paranormal sense that allows you to communicate with the dead. Skid Row: The rundown area of a…

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R

Raincheck: An offer or deal that is declined right now but willing to accept later. Raining Cats and Dogs: A very loud and noisy rain storm. Ring Fencing: Separated usual judgement to guarantee protection, especially project funds. Rise and Shine: Time to get out of bed and get ready for work/school. RomeWas Not Built In One Day: If you want something to be completely properly, then its going to take…

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Q

Queer the pitch: Destroy or ruin a plan. Bruce Larkin Click Here To See More Idioms