Meaning of Idiom ‘Just What the Doctor Ordered’ Something that is just what the doctor ordered is exactly what was needed or wanted; something that is beneficial or desirable under the current circumstances; something that will make a person feel better; the specific thing that is needed. 1,2,3,4,5 Sentence Examples “Apple pie! Just what the doctor … Read more
Also: the game is up (UK) Meaning of The Jig is Up The jig is up means that one’s scheme, deception, or trick has been exposed or thwarted and so cannot continue; there is no hope in continuing to fool anyone; one has been caught in some wrongdoing or deception. Sentence Examples “The jig is … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Joined at the Hip’ To be joined at the hip means to be inseperable; always together; very closely connected; sharing the same opinions, viewpoints, or circumstances. 1,2,3,4 Usage Notes This idiom, joined at the hip, usually refers to two people, but can also refer to other entities, such as groups, organizations, companies, … Read more
Also: John Henry Meaning of ‘Your (or one’s) John Hancock’ Your John Hancock is your signature; one’s signed named, as on a document. Sentence Examples “I need your John Hancock on this, doctor.” “Just put your John Hancock right there on the line and the car is yours,” said the salesman. “Before you put your … Read more
Frequent variations: jump at the chance jump at the offer jump at the opportunity jump at the bait Meaning of Idiom ‘Jump at Something’ To jump at something, such as a chance, offer, or opportunity, it is to quickly take advantage of it; to not hesitate to avail oneself of an opportunity; to enthusiastically seize … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Jack Of All Trades’ A Jack of all trades is someone with many different skills, especially in carpentry, plumbing, electricity, mechanics, etc.; someone who dabbles in many different occupations. Usage Note A jack of all trades is said to have derived from the fuller phrase “jack of all trades, master of none.” … Read more
Meaning Of Idiom ‘Jump Through Hoops’ To jump through hoops means to do just about anything to please someone or to achieve an objective; to have to go through a very elaborate and complicated set of steps to get what you want; to do a lot of different things that seem overly difficult and unnecessary … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Jump the Gun’ To jump the gun means to start too early; to start doing something before you should or before it is appropriate to begin; to do something without thinking about it carefully first; to begin something before preparations have been made; to act prematurely or to act too hastily. 1,2,3 … Read more
Also: Leap to conclusions Jump to the wrong conclusions Meaning of Idiom ‘Jump to Conclusions’ To jump to conclusions means to quickly form an opinion before learning or considering all the facts; to judge something before having all the facts; to form an opinion about something before you have all the information or have considered … Read more
Also: (to be) On the bandwagon Get on the bandwagon Climb on the bandwagon Hop on the bandwagon Meaning of Idiom ‘Jump on the Bandwagon’ To jump on the bandwagon is to get involved in something or support something that has recently become popular; to do something because it is trending and fashionable; in terms … Read more