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Learn The Ropes

Chronicled By Jimmy / 21st Oct 2024 /

MEANING: To learn what is needed to complete a job.

Today we deep dive why when we say you need to learn the ropes. We are really saying, you need to learn what is required to complete a job. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like learn the ropes.

Eye Opener

Chronicled By Jimmy / 14th Oct 2024 /

MEANING: Something startling, surprising, or enlightening.

Today we deep dive why when we say that was an eye opener. We are really saying, something is startling, surprising, or enlightening. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like eye opener.

I'll Eat My Hat

Chronicled By Jimmy / 7th Oct 2024 /

MEANING: Declare certainty something will not happen or is untrue.

Today we deep dive why when we say i'll eat my hat. We are really saying, you are certain something will not happen or is untrue. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like i'll eat my hat.

Up In The Air

Chronicled By Jimmy / 30th Sept 2024 /

MEANING: Something has not yet been completely settled or planned.

Today we deep dive why when we say thatthat things are up in the air. We are really saying, something has not yet been completely settled or planned. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like up in the air.

My Dogs Are Barking

Chronicled By Jimmy / 23rd Sept 2024 /

MEANING: Your feet are very sore or hurt.

Today we deep dive why when we say my dogs are barking. We are really saying, Your feet are very sore or hurt. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like mydogs are barking.

Daylight Robbery

Chronicled By Jimmy / 16th Sept 2024 /

MEANING: Situation in which someone is charged a price that is much too high.

Today we deep dive why when we say that is daylight robbery. We are really saying, you are in a situation in which someone is charged a price that is much too high. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like daylight robbery.

Jack Of All Trades

Chronicled By Jimmy / 9th Sept 2024 /

MEANING: Person who can do many different types of work.

Today we deep dive why when we say you are a jack of all trades. We are really saying, you can do many different types of work. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like jack of all trades.

Get The Ball Rolling

Chronicled By Jimmy / 12th Aug 2024 /

MEANING: Set an activity in motion or make a start

Today we deep dive why when we say you need to get the ball rolling. We are really saying It is time to set an activity in motion or make a start. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idioms like get the ball rolling.

Foot In The Door

Chronicled By Jimmy / 5th Aug 2024 /

MEANING: Give opportunity to start doing something new, usually in an area that is difficult to succeed

Today we deep dive why when we say you need a foot in the door. We are really saying start doing something new, usually in an area that is difficult to succeed. We will also see todays usage of this idiom.

Birthday Idioms

Chronicled By Jimmy / 29th July 2024 /

Today we will review idioms you can use to wish someone happy birthday

Do you use Idioms when wishing someone happy birthday? Maybe you do and are not even aware of it. Stick around and find out.