Meaning of Idiom “Fight Like Cats and Dogs” To fight like cats and dogs means to not get along and argue bitterly and fiercely; (of two or more people) to always be having forceful arguments; to be involved in a feud. Note that the version “fight like cat and dog” is seen frequently in dictionaries … Read more
Also used: From your mouth to God’s ears Meaning of Idiom ‘From Your Lips To God’s Ears’ When we say ‘from your lips to God’s ears‘ we mean that we hope that something someone has said will come true; a hope that God will hear what has been said and make it happen; may what … Read more
Foxes often break into henhouses and not because they want to give their good wishes to the hens. The allusion in this proverbial idiom is quite clear. To have a fox guarding the henhouse is as foolish as setting a wolf to guard the sheep. Meaning Of Idiom ‘Fox Guarding the Henhouse’ When a fox … Read more
Meaning Of Idiom ‘Friends In High Places’ To have friends in high places means to have friends who are in a position of authority who can help you get things you want; friends who can help or support one in important matters because they have an important position. 1 ‘Friends in high places’ are usually … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Flat Broke’ To be flat broke means to be have no money at all; to be penniless; to have run out of funds. Variations of ‘flat broke’ are dead broke, stone broke, and stony broke. Sentence Examples “Can you loan me a few bucks for the bus? I’m flat broke.” “I managed … Read more
Meaning Of Idiom ‘Fit To Be Tied’ 1. When someone is fit to be tied they are very angry or upset; outraged; furious; agitated. 1,2,3,4 2. Very worried; anxious, or upset. Notes On Use This idiom would suggest that someone is so angry and agitated that physical restraint may be necessary to control them. As such, … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Frame of Mind’ A person’s frame of mind is their emotional mood or their particular attitude or outlook; a person’s mental state; a person’s way of thinking, especially about a particular thing. 1,2 Notes on Use Frame of mind is often preceded by adjectives such as right, wrong, better, optimistic, positive, negative, … Read more
Also: For the love of God For the love of Pete For Pete’s sake Meaning of Idiom ‘For the Love of Mike’ For the love of Mike is an expression of exasperation, surprise, anger, impatience, dismay, etc. It is also used to add force or emphasis to a statement, often an imperative. 1,2,3 Sentence Examples “For … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Fish out of Water’ A person who is a fish out of water feels unhappy and uncomfortable because they are in an unfamiliar situation, especially one in which they feel different than the people around them. Sentence Examples “I always felt like a fish out of water when I was young. I … Read more
Also: fish tale A Fish Story Meaning A fish story is a boastful and improbable tale; a tall tale; a big grandiose story unlikely to be true. A fish story can be about anything but it is often about actual fish. The idiom is often misstated as ‘fishing story.’ Sentence Examples “The people came to … Read more