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Over The Hump

Chronicled By Jimmy / 11th Aug 2025 /

MEANING: To be over the worst or most difficult part of something.

Today we deep dive why when we say you are over the hump. We are really just saying you are over the worst or most difficult part of something. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like over the hump.

Pig Out

Chronicled By Jimmy / 4th Aug 2025 /

MEANING: To gorge yourself with food.

Today we deep dive why when we say why did you pig out. We are really just saying why did you gorge yourself with food. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like pig out.

I'll Be A Monkeys Uncle

Chronicled By Jimmy / 28th July 2025 /

MEANING: To express surprise, amazement, or disbelief.

Today we deep dive why when we say i'll be a monkeys uncle We are really just expressing, surprise, amazement, or disbelief. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like i'll be a monkeys uncle.

Bull Headed

Chronicled By Jimmy / 21st July 2025 /

MEANING: Express stubbornness and unwillingness to change one's mind.

Today we deep dive why when we say you are bull headed We are really saying, you are expressing stubbornness and unwillingness to change your mind. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like bull headed.

Up In Arms

Chronicled By Jimmy / 14th July 2025 /

MEANING: To be very angry and protesting strongly about something.

Today we deep dive why when we say we are up in arms We are really saying, we are very angry and protesting strongly about something. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like up in arms.

Ray Of Hope

Chronicled By Jimmy / 7th July 2025 /

MEANING: Something that holds the promise of hope.

Today we deep dive why when we say we have a ray of hope We are really saying, we hold the promise of hope. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like ray of hope.

Hold Your Tongue

Chronicled By Jimmy / 30th June 2025 /

MEANING: Do not say anything even though you might want to or be expected to, because it is the wrong time to say it.

Today we deep dive why when we say hold your tongue We are really saying, now it not the time to speak. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like hold your tongue.

Kick In The Teeth

Chronicled By Jimmy / 23rd June 2025 /

MEANING: A grave setback or disappointment.

Today we deep dive why when we say that was a kick in the teeth We are really saying, that was a grave setback or disappointment. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like kick in the teeth.

In A Pickle

Chronicled By Jimmy / 16th June 2025 /

MEANING: To be in a difficult or awkward situation.

Today we deep dive why when we say I am in a pickle We are really saying, I am in a difficult or awkward situation. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like in a pickle.

Dollars To Donuts

Chronicled By Jimmy / 9th June 2025 /

MEANING: Confident that you are right about something.

Today we deep dive why when we say I bet dollars to donuts We are really saying, we are confident about something. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like dollars to donuts.