Tag: popular expression

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 […]

July 1, 2014February 25, 2020Popular Expression

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 […]

June 17, 2014February 25, 2020Popular 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.  […]

June 17, 2014February 25, 2020Popular Expression

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 […]

June 16, 2014February 25, 2020Popular Expression

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 […]