Here, you will find idioms that start with the letter Y.
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Examples of Idioms Starting with Y
Yellow Belly: to be a coward or cowardly.
Yes Man: someone who agrees with everything their superior, employer, supervisor, or authority figure says without thought; a mindless follower or sycophant; a person who attempts to ingratiate themselves to the person in charge to achieve advancement or to retain their position.
You And What Army?: a sarcastic/ironic reply to a threat from someone whose ability to carry out a threat one does not take seriously, in essence meaning “I do not find you or your threat frightening.”
You Bet: You bet means you can be absolutely certain; an informal thank you response.
You Can Say That Again: You can say that again means I completely agree; that is definitely true.
You Can’t Miss It: This idiom is spoken almost always when giving directions to a building or some other physical landmark; the idiom can be used in other circumstances when something is easy to find or notice.
You Have Made Your Bed and Must Lie In It: you must accept the consequences of your actions, however unpleasant.
You Said a Mouthful: to say a great deal or to say something very important.
You Snooze, You Lose: You snooze, you lose is said to mean that if you are not paying attention you may miss opportunities and someone else will take them.
You’ve Lost Me: I don’t understand or cannot follow what you are saying; I am confused or bewildered.
Your Guess is as Good As Mine: Your guess is as good as mine means I don’t know any more than you do; I have no idea.