Meaning of Idiom “I Could Murder (A Food or Drink)” When we say “I could murder (a certain food or drink)” we mean that we have a strong craving or desire for that particular food or drink. The idiom also indicates that one is very hungry or thirsty and thus would eat the food or … Read more
It’s all good is a phrase used to express several similar feelings or sentiments, usually of a positive nature to signal that ‘everything is all right.’ Meaning of Idiom ‘It’s All Good’ 1. Used as a response after someone makes a mistake and apologizes. It’s all good means it’s okay; I am not upset; I … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘In One’s Face’ 1. Of an object, physically in front of a person’s face; near someone’s face; in front of or against someone directly. 1,2 Sentence Examples “Do not stick that darn hairy spider in my face! You know I’m afraid of them!” “He kept sticking this stinky cheese in my face … Read more
In this fun idiom, druthers is an archaic word meaning choice or preference. To have one’s druthers is to have what would ‘one rather have.’ Or, in this case, ‘would ruther have.’ Often, in the 19th century American South, ‘I’d rather’ became ‘I druther.’ We see this use in Mark Twain’s Tom Sawyer. Druther, short … Read more
The humorous phrase, “I may be dumb but I’m not stupid” is often attributed to former Steeler quarterback Terry Bradshaw, who used it when he was a football commentator. However, the phrase can be found in print much earlier, suggesting it had been around for years before Bradshaw used it. One of the earliest examples … Read more
This humorously euphemistic idiom dates from the mid-1800s. It is not heard as much today but is still a funny way to announce one’s departure while concealing the true reason for leaving. Meaning Of Idiom ‘I’m Going To See a Man About a Horse’ I’m going to see a man about a horse is a … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘In the Same Breath’ In the same breath means at the same time; two things that contradict each other being spoken at the same time; saying two things that cannot both be true; speaking of two things in a way that compares them. Usage Notes This idiom sometimes uses as ‘in one … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘In the Pipeline’ When something is in the pipeline it is in process or underway; being developed; in the planning stages but intended to be implemented; budgeted for but not yet spent 1,2 Sentence Examples “We have new regulations in the pipelines but it will take a while before they are in … Read more
Also used: in the pink of health in the pink of condition Meaning of Idioim ‘In the Pink’ To be in the pink means to be in very good health; in good spirits; in perfect condition; feeling great both physically and emotionally. 1,2,3 Sentence Examples “How are you?” asked Victoria. “In the pink,” answered Oliver. … Read more