Category: Idioms

Have you ever encountered someone with outdated ideas or ideals? Perhaps you have an older relative who is just not up with the times, if so, we have a cute phrase for you. Most Boomers are well into retirement, so fuddy-duddy is a great alternative for those just a bit younger, but still considered old. […]

Are you looking for a slightly quaint, archaic, way to tell someone that they’re a nice person, someone who can be relied on? You could call them a “good egg”. Learn more about this phrase, its meaning, and its origin in this post. Meaning The phrase “good egg” emerged in nineteenth century Britain. It is […]

Working overnight is one of the toughest things to do. You have to battle your natural inclination to sleep while also staying on top of your game. In fact, have you ever wondered what the late-night and overnight shifts are called? They are considered the graveyard shift. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of […]

Is there an opportunity that has arisen that you think someone should take? Perhaps there is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that you don’t want to pass you by. One phrase that will work well in these situations is “in like Flynn”. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The phrase in like […]

Do you have to take a leak but are shy about announcing your needs? Maybe you want to teach your kids a cute, but polite way to signal that they need a potty break. There are a few different phrases you can use, but Jimmy Riddle is perhaps the easiest to remember. This post unpacks […]

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 […]

Have you come across someone that you think has amazing qualities that are yet to be revealed? Maybe you stumbled upon an invention that can revolutionize an industry with a bit more refinement. If so, a diamond in the rough is an apt expression that explains such states perfectly. This post unpacks the meaning and […]

Are you looking for a way to tell someone that they should create more than one path to success, and not focus all their efforts on one thing? Try using the idiom "don't put all your eggs in one basket". Discover what this idiom means, how to use it, and where it came from in […]