September 2021

on a tear

Meaning | Synonyms very active or suddenly active rise quickly a sudden burst of energy drinking (alcohol) heavily a winning streak Example Sentences Peter called …

ahead of the curve also, behind the curve (negative form)

Meaning | Synonyms better than others ahead of current trends or thinking in front of others with a new …

a pipe dream

Meaning | Synonyms an impossibility a dream or fantasy something that is unlikely to happen something that will not work a hope, plan or idea …

in light of also in the light of

Meaning | Synonyms because of in view of take something into consideration/account information that affects something knowledge that sheds light on …

fight tooth and nail also, fight tooth and claw

Meaning | Synonyms to fight very fiercely to compete for something ferociously the intense battle to achieve something combat …

a hard nut to crack also, a tough nut to crack

Meaning | Synonyms a problem that is difficult to solve a person that is difficult to deal with …

fan the flames

Meaning | Synonyms make a bad situation even worse say or do something to make someone angrier or more incensed than they already are stir …

pay lip service

Meaning to agree by word of mouth only verbally support something saying you are in favour but do nothing else insincere declaration of support, affection, …

bang for the buck

Meaning more value for money more firepower for the money spent better result than the effort put into something a good deal Example Sentences …

come to think of it also, come to think about it

Meaning something that has just occurred to us as we speak something remembered or reflected on at this …

outside the lines also, color outside the lines

Meaning not sticking to the rules act or behave in a non-traditional way think creatively or out of normal boundaries not …

shadowban

Meaning | Synonyms a method of censoring or controlling content on the internet the act of blocking a user’s content on social media sites restricting the visibility …

set the bar (high or low)

Meaning fix the standards acceptable for the task establish the desired level of quality or competence required the minimum or maximum expected …

rest assured

Meaning emphasizing that there is no need to worry stressing determination to do something confidence that something will happen Example Sentences You can rest assured that …

crack the whip

Meaning make someone work harder by asserting power or authority put a person under pressure to do a job or be obedient harshly push someone …

straight shooter

Meaning someone who speaks the truth speak honestly and straightforwardly an upright or plainly spoken person someone frank and forthright Example Sentences I really like Ken. …

the elephant in the room also, the elephant in the living room

Meaning a difficult, controversial, or obvious problem that no one wants to talk about or mention because …

take it up a notch also, take it down a notch (opposite term)

Meaning apply more effort to achieve a goal try harder increase intensity or excitement The phrase …

red tape

Meaning | Synonyms over excessive or time-consuming rules and bureaucracy that hinder progress adherence to official processes and formalities that prevent action conformity to rigid standards/regulations …

weather the storm, also, ride out the storm

Meaning handle a difficult period of time successfully survive a serious situation without being harmed in any way reach the end …

part and parcel

Meaning something that is a basic or essential element of the whole a necessary part of an experience that cannot be avoided an integral or …

skeleton in the closet (US), skeleton in the cupboard (UK)

Meaning a secret of an embarrassing, guilty or shameful nature that you don’t want to disclose something potentially disreputable …

cold shoulder

Meaning to treat somebody with coldness and contempt to ignore somebody an expression of intentional unfriendliness knowingly behave in an unfriendly way express dismissal or the …

fly off the handle

Meaning To lose one’s temper and get angry for seemingly no reason (does not usually refer to situations that would warrant an emotional response). …

alma mater

Meaning the school, college, or university that one attended or in which one has studied the official anthem of a school, college, or university a metaphorical …

get out of hand

Meaning out of control no longer in control of something or someone difficult to control a situation be chaotic or unmanageable be in an …

no picnic

Meaning used to express that an activity or action is not fun not an easy task to undertake or perform an event or an activity is …

jump to conclusions,also, leap to conclusions

Meaning to predict a situation without having sufficient information to have a premature estimation or judgement hurriedly to make (a foolish) decision …