Tag: popular expression

July 7, 2015February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Throw In the Towel

Throw in the Towel = give up *The term comes from boxing. When one fighter is really hurting the other, but the […]

June 30, 2015February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Mind-Boggling

Mind-Boggling (adjective) *Also used as the phrasal verb, to “boggle the mind.”   = overwhelming for the brain to think about or […]

May 12, 2015February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Nip Something In the Bud

 Nip Something In the Bud  Literal Meaning: = cut (kill) the plant before it blooms   Figurative meaning: = to solve a […]

April 27, 2015April 9, 2024Popular Expression

Squash the Beef

Beef IMPORTANT NOTE: This is not the same meaning as the beef you eat.   = to have a grudge, a complaint, […]

March 25, 2015February 25, 2020Popular Expression

On Fire

On Fire = doing very good, a streak of good results (“On fire” is used often to describe athletes who are on […]

March 24, 2015February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Knock Yourself Out

Knock Yourself Out = go for it, try to do something yourself   *IMPORTANT NOTE: This meaning of “knock yourself out” doesn’t […]

March 12, 2015January 4, 2024Popular Expression

Take (Something) With a Grain of Salt

Take (Something) With a Grain of Salt = view something with skepticism, or do not take something literally Ex:  Uncle John loves […]

March 11, 2015February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Cooler Heads Prevail

Cooler Heads Prevail = calmer people have a greater chance to succeed or have influence on events Ex:  Everybody thought the two men […]

February 5, 2015September 1, 2023Popular Expression

Excuse My French

Excuse My French = I’m sorry for saying a curse word Ex: I fucking hate Mondays!  “Excuse my French.” Ex: I don’t […]

February 3, 2015February 25, 2020Popular Expression

Jump to Conclusions

Jump to Conclusions = to judge or decide something without having all the facts Ex: Please study all the facts before you […]