Questions tagged 'idioms'
32 questions
Nov 15, 2024
What does – “have a drink for me” mean?
What does it mean when someone says, “have a drink for me”? Specifically, what is the implication if they say this while unable to join you due to another commitment?
What does the Phrase “keep your ear to the grindstone” Mean?
What does the phrase "keep your ear to the grindstone" mean? Could you provide some context or examples of how this expression is used in everyday language?
Nov 07, 2024
What does “I’ll be the one wearing the red carnation” mean?
What does the phrase “I’ll be the one wearing the red carnation” mean? I would appreciate a clear and detailed explanation. Thank you!
What does it mean if you say that something’s “better than a kick up the ****”?
"Has anyone heard the saying 'better than a kick up the ****' before? What does it mean and in what context is it typically used?"
“tops the cake” or “takes the cake”?
Is it correct to say something "tops the cake" or "takes the cake" when you want to express that something is the most significant or noteworthy? For example, I have seen many things, but this really...
What does it mean if someone says they are “precious cargo”?
What does it mean when someone says they are "precious cargo"? Can you explain? 😊
Oct 29, 2024
what does “it’s eating me up” mean?
What does the phrase "it's eating me up" mean? Can you provide some context or examples of how it is used in conversation?
Oct 28, 2024
Where does the expression “new digs” come from (e.g. “Those are some nice ‘new digs’ you have there”)?
I am curious about the origins of the expression "new digs," as in the phrase "Those are some nice ‘new digs’ you have there." Could you provide insight into the history of this term and where it orig...
What does it mean when someone says “I got a passion in my pants.”?
What does it mean when someone says, "I’ve got a passion in my pants"? Could someone explain the context or meaning behind this phrase?
what does “familiarity breeds contempt” mean?
What is the meaning of the phrase "familiarity breeds contempt," and in what contexts is it typically used? Can you provide examples to help illustrate its significance?