Devil's Advocate

Chronicled By Jimmy / 16th Feb 2026 /

MEANING: A person who expresses a contentious opinion in order to provoke debate or test the strength of the opposing arguments.

Today we deep dive when we say you are being a devil's advocate. We are really saying you have a contentious opinion and trying tovprovoke debate or test the strength of the opposing arguments. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like devil's advocate.

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Like Herding Cats

Chronicled By Jimmy / 2nd Feb 2026 /

MEANING: A difficult or impossible task, typically an attempt to organize a group of people.

Today we deep dive when we say it is like herding cats. We are really saying that we have a difficult or impossible task as a group. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like herding cats.

We are really saying that we have a difficult or impossible task as a group. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like herding cats.

Face The Music

Chronicled By Jimmy / 2nd Feb 2025 /

MEANING: Be confronted with the unpleasant consequences of one's actions.

Today we deep dive when we say it is time to face the music. We are really saying that it is time to be confronted with the unpleasant consequences of your actions. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like face the music.