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On The Ball

Chronicled By Jimmy / 25th Nov 2024 /

MEANING: To be alert and aware of what is happening.

Today we deep dive why when we say that you on the ball. We are really saying, you are alert and aware of what is happening. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like on the ball.

Pass The Buck

Chronicled By Jimmy / 18th Nov 2024 /

MEANING: To shift blame and responsibility to another.

Today we deep dive why when we say that you passed the buck. We are really saying, you shifted blame and responsibility to another. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like pass the buck.

Kick To Curb

Chronicled By Jimmy / 11th Nov 2024 /

MEANING: Get rid of someone or something in abrupt way.

Today we deep dive why when we say you are kicked to the curb. We are really saying, you are being gotten rid of in abrupt way. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like kicked to curb.

Nail Biter

Chronicled By Jimmy / 4th Nov 2024 /

MEANING: Situation causing great anxiety or tension. Person who bites nails.

Today we deep dive why when we say that was a real nail biter. We are really saying, the situation is causing great anxiety or tension. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like nail biter.

Safe And Sound

Chronicled By Jimmy / 28th Oct 2024 /

MEANING: Free from danger or injury.

Today we deep dive why when we say you are safe and sound. We are really saying, you are free from danger or injury. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idiom like safe and sound.

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.

Hair Of The Dog

Chronicled By Jimmy / 22nd July 2024 /

MEANING: Alcohol that is consumed as a hangover remedy

Today we deep dive why when we say you need the hair of the dog. We are really saying Be very careful about words or actions to not upset or offend. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idioms like quick buck.

Walk On Eggshells

Chronicled By Jimmy / 15th July 2024 /

MEANING: To be very careful about words or actions to not upset or offend

Today we deep dive why when we say walk on eggshells. We are really saying you need alcohol to remedy your hangover. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idioms like hair of te dog.

Quick Buck

Chronicled By Jimmy / 8th July 2024 /

MEANING: Earn a lot of money quickly and easily, often by doing something which is considered to be dishonest

Today we deep dive why when we say you made a quick buck. We are really saying You earned a lot of money quickly and easily. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idioms like quick buck.

Man Of The People

Chronicled By Jimmy / 1st July 2024 /

MEANING: Person who understands and is liked by ordinary people

Today we deep dive why when we say you are a man of the people. We are really saying you are aperson who understands and is liked by ordinary people We will also see todays usage of this idiom.

You Reap What You Sow

Chronicled By Jimmy / 24th June 2024 /

MEANING: Future outcomes are based on present actions

Today we deep dive why when we say you reap what you sow. We are really saying future outcomes are based on present actions. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idioms like you reap what you sow.

Nitty Gritty

Chronicled By Jimmy / 17th June 2024 /

MEANING: Most important and basic facts or details about something

Today we deep dive why when we say you are getting to the nitty gritty. We are really saying you are talking about the most important and basic facts or details about something. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idioms like nitty gritty.

Vicious Circle

Chronicled By Jimmy / 10th June 2024 /

MEANING: Solving one difficulty creates new problem that is worse then original difficulty

Today we deep dive why when we say you are in a vicious circle. We are really saying by solving one difficulty you created new problem that is worse then original difficulty. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idioms like vicious circle/cycle.

Seal Of Approval

Chronicled By Jimmy / 3rd June 2024 /

MEANING: Approved or superior status

Today we deep dive why when we say something has a seal of approval We are really saying the item or project is of superior status. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idioms like seal of approval.

Zip Your Lip

Chronicled By Jimmy / 27th May 2024 /

MEANING: Stop talking immediately or keep a secret

Today we deep dive why when we say zip your lip. We are really saying stop talking immediately or keep a secret. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idioms like zip your lip.