Close, But No Cigar
Close, But No Cigar = fall just short of a successful outcome and get nothing for your efforts Ex: We almost won […]
Category: Popular Expression
On the Fence
On the Fence = you can’t decide what to do, or what is best Ex: I don’t know who to vote for. […]
For Christ’s/ God’s Sake
For Christ’s/ God’s Sake = an expression of anger, frustration (literal meaning: in the name of or for Christ/God) *The […]
It Takes Two To Tango
It Takes Two To Tango = both parties involved in a situation or argument are responsible for it Ex: You can’t only […]
Elephant In the Room
Elephant In the Room = an obvious problem or risk no one wants to discuss Ex: Everyone gets mad at Jim for […]
Bury the Hatchet
Bury the Hatchet = end a conflict and become friendly Ex: I’m tired of fighting with you, lets “bury the hatchet” and […]
Going Cold Turkey
Going Cold Turkey = quitting a habit completely instead of a gradual reduction Ex: My brother quit smoking cigarettes by “going cold […]
Toot My/ Your Own Horn
Toot My/ Your Own Horn = to point out positive truths about oneself, to brag about ones own talent Ex: Not […]
Hold Your Horses
Hold Your Horses = wait a moment Ex: Hey, “hold your horses” I’m not as fast as you. Ex: […]
Does a Bear Shit In the Woods?
Does a Bear Shit In the Woods? = obviously, of course, definitely yes, are you kidding me? (This phrase has the same […]