Tag: popular expression

October 28, 2015February 26, 2020Popular Expression

The Writing On the Wall

The Writing On the Wall = the likelihood something bad will happen Ex: The company should have seen “the writing on the […]

October 28, 2015January 28, 2024Popular Expression

Don’t Get Me Wrong

“Don’t Get Me Wrong” = don’t misinterpret what I’m saying, don’t misunderstand what I’m trying to say Ex: “Don’t get me wrong,” […]

October 21, 2015January 28, 2024Popular Expression

The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree

The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree = a child is similar to their parents *It is similar to phrases “Like […]

September 23, 2015February 7, 2023Popular Expression

Bear In Mind

Bear In Mind = suggesting someone to remember something   *“Bear in mind” is the same meaning as “keep in mind.” Ex: […]

September 16, 2015March 6, 2024Popular Expression

Deal With It

Deal With It = a demand to solve a challenge or endure a situation *“Deal with it” is often used to annoy […]

August 31, 2015January 28, 2024Popular Expression

Off and On

Off and On (also called On and Off, or On again Off again) = now and then, start and then stop and […]

July 29, 2015May 18, 2020Popular Expression

Break a Leg

Break a Leg = good luck “Break a leg” is usually said to a performer (actor, musician etc.) before a performance. However, […]

July 19, 2015February 22, 2024Popular Expression

Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth

Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth = you said exactly what I was going to say *In conversation, people will […]

July 16, 2015February 25, 2020Popular Expression

What’s the Deal?

What’s the Deal? 1) =  How are you?/ what’s up? (informal greeting) 2) = please explain the situation/ problem/ plan Ex: So, […]

July 15, 2015February 20, 2024Popular Expression

Think Twice

Think Twice = consider an action carefully before doing it Ex:  I would “think twice” before going to that place because it’s […]