Riding Shotgun

Chronicled By Jimmy / 26th Aug 2024 /

MEANING: Bodyguard who rides alongside a stagecoach driver, practice of sitting alongside the driver in a moving vehicle.

Today we deep dive why when we say you can ride shotgun. We are really saying, You can sit in the front passanger side seat. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idioms like shotgun.

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Harp On Something

Chronicled By Jimmy /19th Aug 2024 /

MEANING: Talk or write about a subject in an annoying, excessive, or tedious degree

Today we deep dive why when we say you are harping on something. We are really saying. Stop talking about a subject in an annoying, excessive, or tedious degree. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other words like harp on something.

Turn The Tables

Chronicled By Jimmy / 2nd Sept 2024 /

MEANING: Reverse one's position relative to someone else, especially by turning a position of disadvantage into one of advantage.

Today we deep dive why when we say you can turn the tables. We are really saying, You can turn a position of disadvantage into one of advantage. We will also see todays usage of this idiom and explore other idioms like turn the tables.