Close But No Cigar

Chronicled By Jimmy / 29th Sept 2025 /

MEANING: To narrowly miss success.

Today we deep dive why when we say close but no cigar. We are really saying is you narrowly missed success. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like close but no cigar.

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Drop A Bombshell

Chronicled By Jimmy / 15th Sept 2025 /

MEANING: To suddenly and unexpectedly announce shocking, surprising, or highly significant news that often has a powerful, unsettling, or even unpleasant impact on those who hear it.

Today we deep dive why when we say don't drop a bombshell. We are really saying is don't say something unexpected or unpleasant to hear. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like drop a bombshell.

Fit To Be Tied

Chronicled By Jimmy / 22nd Sept 2025 /

MEANING: To be furious or enraged.

Today we deep dive why when we say you are fit to be tied. We are really saying is you are very furious or enraged. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like fit to be tied.