Idioms & Phrases

2022-06-22 06:02:53 To throw cold water on something:
Meaning: to discourage or forbid something

"Our teacher threw cold water on the idea of changing the date of the test."

"The girl's mother will probably throw cold water on her plans for the weekend." Open / Comment

2022-06-22 05:55:31 "To be in the picture:
Meaning : to have information about something

"I am not in the picture and I know nothing about my friend's wedding plans."

"Our company plans some big changes but I am not in the picture so I do not know anything about it." Open / Comment

2022-06-20 04:23:14 To make a fashion statement:
Meaning: to wear clothes or accessories that attract attention

"The girl is trying to make a fashion statement with her new clothes."

"The young woman is always trying to make a fashion statement with her crazy clothes." Open / Comment

2022-06-20 04:21:35 In a tight spot.
Meaning : in a difficult situation

"My friend is in a tight spot with his problems at school."

"The man is in a tight spot now that he has lost his job."

"The business owner is in a tight spot. She needs to get some money soon." Open / Comment

2022-06-20 04:20:24 "To be in the best of health:
Meaning : to be very healthy

"My father has been in the best of health for many years."

"The young woman is in the best of health since her surgery."

"Our grandmother is not in the best of health and needs much rest." Open / Comment

2022-06-08 02:59:07 To have/get the green light to do something:
Meaning : to have permission to start something

"The company has the green light to start the project."

"We got the green light to begin to use the new computers."

"The students have the green light to start the project." Open / Comment

2022-06-08 02:58:13 To pave the way for someone or something:
Meaning :to make it easier to do something

"The woman paved the way for other women to work in the engineering field."

"The new policy is designed to pave the way for better communication in the company." Open / Comment

2022-06-08 02:57:16 "To not have a clue about something:
Meaning : to not know anything about something

"I do not have a clue who broke the computer printer."

"Nobody has a clue about what is happening in our company."

"Our friend does not have a clue about our surprise birthday party. Open / Comment

2022-06-04 02:04:25 To take one`s time:
Meaning : to do something without hurrying

"I always like to take my time in the morning."

"My friend always takes his time to return money that he borrows from his friends."

"Our teacher seems to be taking her time to mark our tests." Open / Comment

2022-06-04 02:03:20 "Easy to come by:
Meaning: easy to find or obtain or buy

"We need some special ink for our printer. It is not easy to come by."

"Office space is not easy to come by in the town."

"A job is not easy to come by for many people with no education." Open / Comment