Category: Idioms

There are a few confusing expressions out there and win one for the gripper is one of them. If you are curious about what this idiom actually means, or if you just want to learn how to use it correctly, we can help. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The […]

Are you looking for a way to tell someone that the creative process is messy, or that you can’t achieve success without making mistakes along the way? The phrase “you can't make an omelette without breaking eggs” might be just what you’re looking for. Keep reading to discover what it means, how to use it, […]

Have you ever tried to patch something together just to get it working? Maybe you broke your mom’s favorite vase or trinket and patched it up with glue and tape? If so, these are great examples of being Jimmy-rigged. If you want to know more about this phrase, keep on reading. This post unpacks the […]

Wishing for good things in the future is pretty normal, however, in many cultures are you discouraged from sharing your goals. In fact, if you happen to mention something positive that happened or your desire for luck, many say you should knock on wood. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning […]

Have you ever seen people so in love that they seem inseparable? Do you love your partner or kids more than life itself? Perhaps the feeling is so strong it feels like death to be apart. If so, then the idiom love to death is a great way to explain these complex emotions. This post […]

Are you working hard to compromise with someone at work? Maybe you have a difficult neighbor with whom you keep bumping heads. If so, it is a good idea to try meeting them in the middle so that both sides are able to live happily. Not sure what meeting in the middle means? This post […]

Have you ever gotten a feeling that there is something just out of reach? Maybe you are talking to someone and you are stricken with a feeling of only seeing what’s on the surface. If so, the phrase there is more than meets the eye is perfect to describe your situation. This post unpacks the […]

Did you make it to class right before the starting bell? Perhaps you clocked in with only seconds left before you would be considered late? Maybe you happened to buy the very last jelly-glazed donut in the shop. If so, then the phrase in the nick of time is perfect for your situation. This post […]

There are a lot of things that may be hard to understand, the science behind space flight for example. At the same time, there are plenty of things that are so easy to understand, that even a child can deduce its meaning. If you ever heard of the saying “elementary my dear Watson”, this is […]

Imagine feeling butterflies in your stomach as you spend time with that special someone. That feeling of endless wonder and emotion is what many consider to be falling in love. This phrase can mean different things to different people, but the main theme remains the same. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this […]