Tag: idiom

clap back

to quickly answer or criticize someone who has criticized, insulted,… (Read More)
grow a pair

become more courageous or resolute. (Read More)
go through a rough patch

to experience a lot of problems in a period of… (Read More)
take the fall

receive blame or punishment, typically in the place of another… (Read More)
As I live and breathe.

used to express surprise at an experience one is witnessing. (Read More)
You should be so lucky.

used to say that someone is very unlikely to get… (Read More)
the powers that be

the authorities. (Read More)
bust a cap

To fire a weapon; to shoot with a gun. (Read More)
my bad

used for saying that you accept that you are wrong… (Read More)
ride shotgun

ride in the front passenger seat of a vehicle. (Read More)
take [someone] to the cleaners

inflict a crushing defeat on someone. (Read More)
pull strings

make use of one’s influence and contacts to gain an… (Read More)