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In A Nutshell

Chronicled By Jimmy / 28th Apr 2025 /

MEANING: Very briefly, giving only the main points.

Today we deep dive why when we say in a nutshell. We are really saying, we are briefly, giving only the main points of a subject or direction. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like in a nutshell.

All Ears

Chronicled By Jimmy / 21st Apr 2025 /

MEANING: To be listening eagerly and attentively.

Today we deep dive why when we say I am all ears. We are really saying, we are listening eagerly and attentively. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like all ears.

Rule Of Thumb

Chronicled By Jimmy / 14th Apr 2025 /

MEANING: A method of procedure based on experience and common sense.

Today we deep dive why when we say it is a rule of thumb. We are really saying, it is a method or procedure based on experience and common sense. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like rule of thumb.

Flash In The Pan

Chronicled By Jimmy / 7th Apr 2025 /

MEANING: Something that appears promising but ultimately fails or is short-lived.

Today we deep dive why when we say it was a flash in the pan. We are really saying, something appears promising but ultimately fails or is short-lived. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like flash in the pan.

Don't Burn Your Bridges

Chronicled By Jimmy / 31st Mar 2025 /

MEANING: Avoid damaging relationships or opportunities in a way that makes it impossible to return to a previous situation or relationship.

Today we deep dive why when we say don't burn your bridges. We are really saying, avoid damaging relationships or opportunities in a way that makes it impossible to return to a previous situation or relationship. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like don't burn your bridges.

Cut Somebody Some Slack

Chronicled By Jimmy / 24th Mar 2025 /

MEANING: To not judge someone as severely as you usually would.

Today we deep dive why when we say cut some slack. We are really saying, judge someone as severely as you usually would. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like cut someone some slack.

Get The Lead Out

Chronicled By Jimmy / 17th Mar 2025 /

MEANING: Hurry up, move faster.

Today we deep dive why when we say get the lead out. We are really saying, hurry up or move faster. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like get the lead out.

Pillar Of Strength

Chronicled By Jimmy / 10th Mar 2025 /

MEANING: A supportive or emotionally strong person.

Today we deep dive why when we say you are a pillar of strength. We are really saying, you are a supportive or emotionally strong person. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like pillar of strength.

The Walls Have Ears

Chronicled By Jimmy / 3rd Mar 2025 /

MEANING: Someone might be listening even when you think you're speaking privately.

Today we deep dive why when we say the walls have ears. We are really saying, someone might be listening even when you think you're speaking privately. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like the walls have ears.

Out Of Your League

Chronicled By Jimmy / 24th Feb 2025 /

MEANING: Someone is considered too good, attractive, successful, or otherwise desirable for you to be with.

Today we deep dive why when we say you are out of your league. We are really saying, a person is too good, attractive, successful, or otherwise desirable for you to be with. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like out of your league.