Meaning Of Idiom ‘Acquired Taste’ An acquired taste is something that you do not like at first but that you begin to like after trying it a few times; something that a lot of people do not like when they first experience it but that they often start liking after they have experienced it more times; something … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Accidentally On Purpose’ Something that is done accidentally on purpose seems to be an accident but is actually done intentionally; pretending something is an accident that one actually does deliberately. 1,2,3 See on purpose idiom. Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Usage This idiom is usually … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Accidents Will Happen’ Accidents will happen means that no matter how careful you are it is impossible to prevent things from going wrong; you cannot prepare for everything and unexpected events will occur. 1,2. Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Usage This idiom is usually … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Actions Speak Louder Than Words’ Actions speak louder than words means that a person’s intention or character can be better judged by what they do than what they say; what one does is more important than what they say; it is better to do things than talk about doing things. Sentence Examples … Read more
The idiom act up is applied to people, especially children, machinery and electronics; and medical conditions. The word act is used to mean behave in a certain way or “to do” while up serves as a negative intensifier, so that this idiom (phrasal verb) means to behave or act badly. Meaning of Idiom ‘Act Up’ … Read more
This idiom act of God is most often, though not always, used in legal contexts, especially in the provisions of insurance policies or contracts. For example, many home owner’s insurance policies may not cover certain “acts of God.” When used in such a way, the term can be vague and may mean insurance company decides … Read more
Acid test is an English expression that has been used since the 1900s. Another variation of this idiom is “Litmus test.” Meaning of Acid Test Idiom An acid test, when used as an idiom, is a situation or event that provides definitive proof of whether something is true or false, right or wrong, good or … Read more
Many modern English idioms come from the time of the ancient Greeks or Romans. Achilles heel is one of them. Meaning of Idiom ‘Achilles Heel’ An Achilles heel is a person’s (organization, country, etc.) weakness or vulnerability. Although it can refer to a physical weakness or limitation, this idiom can refer to any perceived weakness. … Read more
To have an ace up your sleeve is a familiar idiomatic expression that has been in use since at least the early 1900’s. 1 Sometimes also used as “card up your sleeve.” Meaning of Idiom “Ace Up Your Sleeve” To have an ace up your sleeve or for someone else to have an ace up … Read more