Once in a blue moon: This poetic phrase refers to something extremely rare in occurrence. A blue moon is the term commonly used for a second full moon that occasionally appears in a single month of our solar-based calendars.
phrase. If someone is on the ball, they are very alert and aware of what is happening. She really is on the ball; she's bought houses at auctions so she knows what she's doing.
to stop what you are doing because you do not want to do any more or think you have done enough: I'm getting a bit tired now - let's call it a day.
US, informal. : to stop talking immediately Tell your sister to zip her lip!
If you are in hot water, you are in trouble. [informal] The company has already been in hot water over high prices this year. Synonyms: in trouble, in a mess More Synonyms of in hot water.
In English, we use the word in an expression that describes something not so special. That term is a dime a dozen. This means that something is very easy to find or ordinary. “Ordinary” is one of the many synonyms for “dime a dozen.” Something that is a dime a dozen could also be called commonplace or typical.
DEFINITIONS1. to agree with someone, or to have the same opinion as them. see eye to eye (with someone): I don't see eye to eye with my father on many things. Synonyms and related words.
Engage in vigorous combat or make a strenuous effort, using all one's resources. For example, I'm going to fight tooth and nail for that promotion. This expression, with its allusion to biting and scratching, was first recorded in 1576.
To “have cold feet” is to be too fearful to undertake or complete an action. A wave of timidity or fearfulness. Loss or lack of courage or confidence.
: the last in a series of bad things that happen to make someone very upset, angry, etc. It had been a difficult week, so when the car broke down, it was the last straw.
to become calm and behave normally again after being angry or upset: Just pull yourself together. There's no point crying about it. Self-control and moderation.
Letting the cat out of the bag (also box) is a colloquialism meaning to reveal facts previously hidden. It could refer to revealing a conspiracy (friendly or not) to its target, letting an outsider into an inner circle of knowledge (e.g., explaining an in-joke) or the revelation of a plot twist in a movie or play.
If you say ' Good luck' or ' Best of luck' to someone, you are telling them that you hope they will be successful in something they are trying to do. [informal, formulae] He kissed her on the cheek. 'Best of luck!'
"Sitting on the fence" is a common idiom used in English to describe a person's lack of decisiveness, neutrality or hesitance to choose between two sides in an argument or a competition, or inability to decide due to lack of courage.
phrase. If you say that you are under the weather, you mean that you feel slightly ill. I was still feeling a bit under the weather. Synonyms: ill, unwell, poorly [informal], sick More Synonyms of under the weather.
When I feel tired, worn out or just a little sick, I can say I am feeling under the weather. When you are under the weather, your condition is not serious. You do not need to be in a hospital or see a doctor. Some word experts say that “under the weather” also can mean feeling drunk or having a hangover.
You use the phrase 'Hit the Sack' to indicate that it's time to go to bed. Example of use: “I've got to get up early tomorrow, so I'm going to hit the sack.”
informal. : to make someone believe something that is not true as a joke : to trick or lie to someone in a playful way I panicked when he said the test was tomorrow, but then I realized he was just pulling my leg.
1 : an object of superstitious homage and fear. 2a : a complicated often ritualistic observance with elaborate trappings. b : complicated activity or language usually intended to obscure and confuse.
informal. If you say that someone is off their rocker, you mean that that person is behaving in a very strange or silly way.
