Let someone off the hook
Let someone off the hook
Meaning If someone 'gets off the hook' or is 'let off the hook', it means they allow someone to escape an awkward or unpleasant situation. It can also imply letting someone…
September 14, 2024
Read MoreThe Grass Is Greener On The Other Side
The Grass Is Greener On The Other Side
Meaning If someone says 'The Grass Is Greener On The Other Side' it means they feel other peoples' situations always seem better or more attractive than your own, even if…
September 7, 2024
Read MoreGo Down In Flames
Go Down In Flames
Meaning To 'go down in flames' is used to describe a complete and total failure; to fail spectacularly. To be utterly ruined or wrecked. When something ends suddenly and completely.…
August 25, 2024
Read MoreElephant in the room
Elephant in the room
An elephant in the room means an obvious problem that everybody knows about but no one wants to talk about. It's often a controversial problem or a major issue. The elephant…
August 13, 2024
Read MoreCome rain or shine
Come rain or shine
Come rain or shine is an idiom that means that no matter what the circumstances may be something will be done. Also used figuratively for no matter what problems may…
July 20, 2024
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Cup of tea
Cup of tea is an idiom that means you like or are interested in something. It is famous for it's negative form that starts with 'not'. If something is 'not…
July 20, 2024
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