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Money Doesn't Grow On Trees

Chronicled By Jimmy / 8th Sept 2025 /

MEANING: Money is not freely or easily obtained.

Today we deep dive why when we say money doesn't grow on trees. We are really saying money is not freely or easily obtained. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like money doesn't grow on trees.

That Dog Won't Hunt

Chronicled By Jimmy / 1st Sept 2025 /

MEANING: An idea, plan, or explanation is pointless, won't work, or is inadequate.

Today we deep dive why when we say that dog won't hunt. We are really just saying your idea, plan, or explanation is pointless, won't work, or is inadequate. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like that dog won't hunt.

Behind The Times

Chronicled By Jimmy / 25th Aug 2025 /

MEANING: To be outdated, old-fashioned, or not keeping up with current trends, ideas, or modern developments.

Today we deep dive why when we say you are behind the times. We are really just saying you are outdated, old-fashioned, or not keeping up with current trends, ideas, or modern developments. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like behind the times.

Wet Behind The Ears

Chronicled By Jimmy / 17th Aug 2025 /

MEANING: Someone who is very young, or new to something. Often naive and inexperienced.

Today we deep dive why when we say you are wet behind the ears. We are really just saying you are someone who is very young, or new to something. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like wet behind the ears.

Over The Hump

Chronicled By Jimmy / 11th Aug 2025 /

MEANING: To be over the worst or most difficult part of something.

Today we deep dive why when we say you are over the hump. We are really just saying you are over the worst or most difficult part of something. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like over the hump.

Pig Out

Chronicled By Jimmy / 4th Aug 2025 /

MEANING: To gorge yourself with food.

Today we deep dive why when we say why did you pig out. We are really just saying why did you gorge yourself with food. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like pig out.

I'll Be A Monkeys Uncle

Chronicled By Jimmy / 28th July 2025 /

MEANING: To express surprise, amazement, or disbelief.

Today we deep dive why when we say i'll be a monkeys uncle We are really just expressing, surprise, amazement, or disbelief. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like i'll be a monkeys uncle.