Category: Popular Expression

August 7, 2014February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Shit Hits the Fan

Shit Hits the Fan = expression to describe a situation that goes from bad to worse. IMPORTANT NOTE: “Shit” is a level 3 […]

July 30, 2014February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Don’t Bite the Hand That Feeds You

Don’t Bite the Hand That Feeds You = don’t disrespect people who do things for you   Ex: I don’t like my […]

July 24, 2014February 25, 2020Popular Expression

The Grass is Greener On the Other Side of the Fence.

The Grass is Greener On the Other Side of the Fence = always the things other people have or their situations always […]

July 23, 2014May 28, 2024Popular Expression

Bite the Bullet

Bite the Bullet = decide to do something difficult or unpleasant that one has been putting off or hesitating over Ex: Sometimes […]

July 23, 2014February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Balls to the Wall

Balls to the Wall = to push to the limit, go all out, full speed *Origin: term used by pilots when accelerating […]

July 22, 2014February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Behold

Behold = see or observe a thing/person, (especially a remarkable or impressive one) *Sometimes you might see the phrase “lo and behold” […]

July 21, 2014November 28, 2022Popular Expression

Pain In the Ass

Pain In the Ass = something/ someone that gives you a lot of stress   Ex:  For me, doing math was always […]

July 17, 2014February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Gulity Pleasure

Guilty Pleasure = something that you shouldn’t like, but like anyway Ex:  Although he normally eats healthy, donuts are his “guilty pleasure.” […]

July 15, 2014February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Freak Accident

Freak Accident

July 7, 2014February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Like Looking For a Needle In a Haystack

Like Looking For a Needle In a Haystack = when something is extremely difficult (or impossible) to find Ex:  Trying to find […]