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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.

Under The Radar

Chronicled By Jimmy / 20th May 2024 /

MEANING: Going unnoticed or undetected

Today we deep dive why when we say you are under the radar. We are really saying you are going unnoticed or undetected. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idioms like under the radar.

Labor Of Love

Chronicled By Jimmy / 13th May 2024 /

MEANING: Labor voluntarily undertaken, performed without consideration of any benefit or reward

Today we deep dive why when we say it is a labor of love. We are really saying it is a task taken with no benefit or reward. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idioms like labor of love.

Wrong Side Of The Tracks

Chronicled By Jimmy / 6th May 2024 /

MEANING: Part of town considered poor and dangerous

Today we deep dive why when we say you are from the wrong side of the tracks. We are really saying you are from part of town considered poor and dangerous. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idioms like wrong side of the tracks.

Off The Rails

Chronicled By Jimmy / 29th Apr 2024 /

MEANING: Behaviour that is not generally acceptable, especially dishonestly or illegall

Today we deep dive why when we say you are off the rails. We are really saying you are using behaviour that is not generally acceptable. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idioms like off the rails.

In Hot Water

Chronicled By Jimmy / 22nd Apr 2024 /

MEANING: In trouble or facing difficulty

Today we deep dive why when we say you are in hot water. We are really saying you are in trouble or facing difficulty. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idioms like in hot water.

Jump The Gun

Chronicled By Jimmy / 15th Apr 2024 /

MEANING: Start something too soon and act hastily

Today we deep dive why when we say do not jump the gun. We are really saying do not start something hastily. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idioms like jump the gun.

April Fools

Chronicled By Jimmy / 1st Apr 2024 /

We are going to deep dive the history of April Fools.

Today we deep dive April Fools. What is it? Where did it come from? Why do we celebrate? How do other country's celebrate?