“Just between you and me they will do it.”
Idiom
I’m telling you this in the strictest confidence: they will do it.
Tag Archive: idiom
“They will try to put the bite on us.”
IDIOM
They will try to borrow money from us.
“Devil’s Advocate”
IDIOM
Someone who takes a position for the sake of argument without believing in that particular side of the argument. It can also mean one who presents a counter argument to a position he/she actually believes in for the sake of the argument.
“Method To My Madness”
IDIOM
Strange or crazy actions that appear meaningless are done, from the perspective of the person doing them, for a good reason.
“He’s got a finger in every pie.”
IDIOM
He has many deals going.
Beg the question
IDIOM
To assume what has still to be proved.
“rule of thumb”
IDIOM
A practical principle that comes from the wisdom of experience and is usually but not always valid: “When playing baseball, a good rule of thumb is to put your best hitter fourth in the batting order.”
“semper fidelis”
IDIOM
Latin for “always faithful”: the motto of the United States Marine Corps
“play second fiddle”
IDIOM
To play a supporting or minor in relation to someone else: “Tired of playing second fiddle, she resigned and started her own company.”
“pull someone’s leg”
IDIOM
To tease or fool someone: “Helen had me fooled for a while, but finally I realized she was just pulling my leg.”
“make ends meet”
IDIOM
To earn enough income to provide for basic needs: “The workers complained that on their present wages they could hardly make ends meet, let alone enjoy any luxuries.”
“no-brainer”
IDIOM
Something that is absurdly simple or easy and requires little thought: “Making pumpkin pie can be a no-brainer if you can use frozen pastry and canned filling.”
“down in the dumps”
IDIOM
In a gloomy or depressed mood: “After losing the student election, Jack really felt down in the dumps.”
“Pull strings”
IDIOM
To use personal connections to obtain a position. This phrase makes reference to the operation of string-controlled puppets, or marionettes. ”Pat was officially interviewed for the job, but he also had his uncle pulling strings behind the scenes.”
“castles in the air”
IDIOM
Extravagant hopes and plans that will never be carried out: “I told him he should stop building castles in the air and train for a sensible profession.”
“cash in one’s chips”
IDIOM
An expression referring to gambling, meaning to quit: “Because his argument wasn’t convincing the committee, Tony decided to cash in his chips and go home.”
“between a rock a a hard place”
IDIOM
Faced with two equally dangerous or difficult choices or circumstances. “Trying to please two supervisors is like being between a rock and hard place.”
“baker’s dozen”
IDIOM
Thirteen; bakers once provided an extra roll with every dozen sold.
“Last but not least”
IDIOM
An introduction phrase to let the audience know that the last person mentioned is no less important than those introduced before him/her.
