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Learn The Ropes

Chronicled By Jimmy / 21st Oct 2024 /

MEANING: To learn what is needed to complete a job.

Today we deep dive why when we say you need to learn the ropes. We are really saying, you need to learn what is required to complete a job. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like learn the ropes.

Eye Opener

Chronicled By Jimmy / 14th Oct 2024 /

MEANING: Something startling, surprising, or enlightening.

Today we deep dive why when we say that was an eye opener. We are really saying, something is startling, surprising, or enlightening. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like eye opener.

I'll Eat My Hat

Chronicled By Jimmy / 7th Oct 2024 /

MEANING: Declare certainty something will not happen or is untrue.

Today we deep dive why when we say i'll eat my hat. We are really saying, you are certain something will not happen or is untrue. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like i'll eat my hat.

Up In The Air

Chronicled By Jimmy / 30th Sept 2024 /

MEANING: Something has not yet been completely settled or planned.

Today we deep dive why when we say thatthat things are up in the air. We are really saying, something has not yet been completely settled or planned. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like up in the air.

My Dogs Are Barking

Chronicled By Jimmy / 23rd Sept 2024 /

MEANING: Your feet are very sore or hurt.

Today we deep dive why when we say my dogs are barking. We are really saying, Your feet are very sore or hurt. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like mydogs are barking.

Daylight Robbery

Chronicled By Jimmy / 16th Sept 2024 /

MEANING: Situation in which someone is charged a price that is much too high.

Today we deep dive why when we say that is daylight robbery. We are really saying, you are in a situation in which someone is charged a price that is much too high. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like daylight robbery.

Jack Of All Trades

Chronicled By Jimmy / 9th Sept 2024 /

MEANING: Person who can do many different types of work.

Today we deep dive why when we say you are a jack of all trades. We are really saying, you can do many different types of work. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like jack of all trades.

Use Your Noggin

Chronicled By Jimmy / 30th Dec 2024 /

MEANING: To think carefully or to use one's mind.

Today we deep dive why when we say use your noggin. We are really saying, To think carefully or to use one's mind. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like use your noggin.

Wild Goose Chase

Chronicled By Jimmy / 23rd Dec 2024 /

MEANING: To search completely unsuccessful because the person or thing being searched for does not exist.

Today we deep dive why when we say you are on a wild goose chase. We are really saying, you are unsuccessful because the person or thing being searched for does not exist. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like wild goose chase.

Drop The Ball

Chronicled By Jimmy / 16th Dec 2024 /

MEANING: Make an error or miss an opportunity.

Today we deep dive why when we say you drop the ball. We are really saying, you made an error or missed an opportunity. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like drop the ball.

Quick And Dirty

Chronicled By Jimmy / 9nd Dec 2024 /

MEANING: Expedient and effective but not without flaws or unwanted side effects.

Today we deep dive why when we say you competed something quick and dirty. We are really saying, you completed the task. But not without flaws or unwanted side effects. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like quick and dirty.

Vanish In Thin Air

Chronicled By Jimmy / 2nd Dec 2024 /

MEANING: To disappear completely in a way that is mysterious.

Today we deep dive why when we say that it vanished in this air. We are really saying, it disappear completely in a way that is mysterious. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like vanish in thin air.

On The Ball

Chronicled By Jimmy / 25th Nov 2024 /

MEANING: To be alert and aware of what is happening.

Today we deep dive why when we say that you on the ball. We are really saying, you are alert and aware of what is happening. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like on the ball.

Pass The Buck

Chronicled By Jimmy / 18th Nov 2024 /

MEANING: To shift blame and responsibility to another.

Today we deep dive why when we say that you passed the buck. We are really saying, you shifted blame and responsibility to another. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like pass the buck.

Kick To Curb

Chronicled By Jimmy / 11th Nov 2024 /

MEANING: Get rid of someone or something in abrupt way.

Today we deep dive why when we say you are kicked to the curb. We are really saying, you are being gotten rid of in abrupt way. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like kicked to curb.

Nail Biter

Chronicled By Jimmy / 4th Nov 2024 /

MEANING: Situation causing great anxiety or tension. Person who bites nails.

Today we deep dive why when we say that was a real nail biter. We are really saying, the situation is causing great anxiety or tension. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like nail biter.

Safe And Sound

Chronicled By Jimmy / 28th Oct 2024 /

MEANING: Free from danger or injury.

Today we deep dive why when we say you are safe and sound. We are really saying, you are free from danger or injury. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like safe and sound.