The Big Picture
The Big Picture = the situation as a whole, the overall view, the entire perspective on an issue or situation Ex: We […]
Tag: popular expression
Set the Record Straight
Set the Record Straight = give the truth about an event that has been reported incorrectly Ex: Let me “set the record […]
To Have Butterflies In Your Stomach
To Have Butterflies In Your Stomach = to feel nervous Ex: The show was about to begin, and the performer nervously walked […]
To Be In the Doghouse
To Be In the Doghouse = (figuratively) when someone is mad at you (usually girlfriend or wife) Ex: John was “in […]
Crybaby
Crybaby = someone who will cry or complain over the smallest things out of self pity Ex: He is such a […]
No Shit
No Shit = expression used when someone says something obvious *Used often to show annoyance or agreement. ** similar to duh, , […]
The Point
The Point = the important part of what you want to say. The purpose of something Ex: Stop talking about useless things […]
It’s Not My First Rodeo
It’s Not My First Rodeo = this is not my first time to do it, I’ve done it before Ex: Person #1: […]
Look What the Cat Dragged In
Look What the Cat Dragged In = look who’s here Ex: “Look what the cat dragged in.” How are you, today? […]
It Is What It Is
It Is What It Is = there is nothing you can do to help or change the situation, so accept it Ex: […]