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.

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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.

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MEANING: To be outdated, old-fashioned, or not keeping up with current trends, ideas, or modern developments.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 We are really just saying you are outdated, old-fashioned, or not keeping up with current trends, ideas, or modern developments.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.