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MEANING: Set an activity in motion or make a start
Today we deep dive why when we say you need to get the ball rolling. We are really saying It is time to set an activity in motion or make a start. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idioms like get the ball rolling.
MEANING: Give opportunity to start doing something new, usually in an area that is difficult to succeed
Today we deep dive why when we say you need a foot in the door. We are really saying start doing something new, usually in an area that is difficult to succeed. We will also see todays usage of this idiom.
Today we will review idioms you can use to wish someone happy birthday
Do you use Idioms when wishing someone happy birthday? Maybe you do and are not even aware of it. Stick around and find out.
MEANING: Alcohol that is consumed as a hangover remedy
Today we deep dive why when we say you need the hair of the dog. We are really saying Be very careful about words or actions to not upset or offend. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idioms like quick buck.
MEANING: To be very careful about words or actions to not upset or offend
Today we deep dive why when we say walk on eggshells. We are really saying you need alcohol to remedy your hangover. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idioms like hair of te dog.
MEANING: Earn a lot of money quickly and easily, often by doing something which is considered to be dishonest
Today we deep dive why when we say you made a quick buck. We are really saying You earned a lot of money quickly and easily. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idioms like quick buck.
MEANING: Person who understands and is liked by ordinary people
Today we deep dive why when we say you are a man of the people. We are really saying you are aperson who understands and is liked by ordinary people We will also see todays usage of this idiom.
MEANING: Future outcomes are based on present actions
Today we deep dive why when we say you reap what you sow. We are really saying future outcomes are based on present actions. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idioms like you reap what you sow.
MEANING: Most important and basic facts or details about something
Today we deep dive why when we say you are getting to the nitty gritty. We are really saying you are talking about the most important and basic facts or details about something. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idioms like nitty gritty.
MEANING: Solving one difficulty creates new problem that is worse then original difficulty
Today we deep dive why when we say you are in a vicious circle. We are really saying by solving one difficulty you created new problem that is worse then original difficulty. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idioms like vicious circle/cycle.
MEANING: Approved or superior status
Today we deep dive why when we say something has a seal of approval We are really saying the item or project is of superior status. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idioms like seal of approval.
MEANING: Stop talking immediately or keep a secret
Today we deep dive why when we say zip your lip. We are really saying stop talking immediately or keep a secret. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idioms like zip your lip.
MEANING: Going unnoticed or undetected
Today we deep dive why when we say you are under the radar. We are really saying you are going unnoticed or undetected. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idioms like under the radar.
MEANING: Labor voluntarily undertaken, performed without consideration of any benefit or reward
Today we deep dive why when we say it is a labor of love. We are really saying it is a task taken with no benefit or reward. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idioms like labor of love.
MEANING: Part of town considered poor and dangerous
Today we deep dive why when we say you are from the wrong side of the tracks. We are really saying you are from part of town considered poor and dangerous. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idioms like wrong side of the tracks.
MEANING: Behaviour that is not generally acceptable, especially dishonestly or illegall
Today we deep dive why when we say you are off the rails. We are really saying you are using behaviour that is not generally acceptable. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idioms like off the rails.
MEANING: In trouble or facing difficulty
Today we deep dive why when we say you are in hot water. We are really saying you are in trouble or facing difficulty. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idioms like in hot water.