moment in the sun
What Does “moment in the sun” mean? Definition: A brief instance in which an otherwise obscure, unremarkable, or humble person […]
Idioms
moment of truth
What Does “moment of truth” mean? Definition: A deciding instant; the time when a test determines or makes it apparent
Mister Right
What Does “Mister Right” mean? Definition: A perfect, ideal or suitable mate or husband. Example(s) She waited for years and
middle of the road
What Does “middle of the road” mean? Definition: having a centrist attitude or philosophy; not extreme, especially politically. Example(s) A
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to sell wolf tickets
What Does “to sell wolf tickets” mean? Definition: to make empty threats or promises; to bluff Example(s) You’re selling wolf
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send shivers down someone’s spine
What Does “send shivers down someone’s spine” mean? Definition: to terrify; to make someone feel extremely nervous. Example(s) Hearing that
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neither fish nor fowl
What Does “neither fish nor fowl” mean? Definition: said of something not easily categorized or not fitting neatly into any
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odd duck
What Does “odd duck” mean? Definition: An unusual person, especially an individual with an idiosyncratic personality or peculiar behavioral characteristics.
never mind
What Does “never mind” mean? Definition: 1. it’s not important; 2. do not be concerned (about someone or something, or
no comment
What Does “no comment” mean? Definition: an “official” refusal to relay any further information, as a response to a newspaper
no spring chicken
What Does “no spring chicken” mean? Definition: said of a person who is no longer particularly young. Example(s) Although he’s
nothing to sneeze at
What Does “nothing to sneeze at” mean? Definition: not bad; decent; acceptable; worthwhile. Example(s) Their music may not be worthy
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