Look What the Cat Dragged In

Meaning of Idiom “Look What the Cat Dragged In” 1. A playful insult used to acknowledge someone’s arrival at a place, usually to express something about their appearance being messy or rumpled, or to express surprise that they have come or mock disapproval of their late arrival. 2. A way of greeting someone when they … Read more

Losing My Religion

Losing my religion is a Southern United States idiom that is best known from the R.E.M. song of the same title, and the following lyrics: That’s me in the cornerThat’s me in the spot-lightLosing my religionTrying to keep up with you Meaning of Idiom “Losing My Religion” When someone says “I’m losing my religion” they … Read more

Lot Riding On Something, a

Meaning Of Idiom ‘A Lot Riding On Something’ To have a lot riding on something means to be depending on something because you need it to succeed, especially something you have put a lot of time, effort, or money into; having a significant amount (time, money, etc) dependant on a particular outcome. This idiom is … Read more

Low-Hanging Fruit

Meaning of Idiom ‘Low-Hanging Fruit’ Low-hanging fruit is the easiest and quickest thing to achieve or obtain; easy to take advantage of; the easiest person(s) to sell something to, to convince of something, or to fool or take advantage of. 1,2 Usage Notes For The Idiom ‘Low Hanging Fruit’ Low-hanging fruit sometimes refers to being … Read more

Local Color

Meaning Of Idiom ‘Local Color Local color refers to the unique attractions, points of interest, customs, or unusual individuals that give a certain place its particular character or make it interesting. Usage Notes This is an idiom that is mostly found in printed publications. Sentence Examples “We’re just going to walk around today and experience … Read more

Look Down Your Nose

Also: look down on Meaning of Idiom ‘Look Down Your (or one’s) Nose’ To look down your nose at something or someone means to consider them inferior or of little value or importance; to regard someone with condescension or contempt. 1,2,3 Usage Notes Although to look down on and look down one’s nose are interchangeable, … Read more

Long in the Tooth

Also: A bit long in the tooth Long of tooth Meaning of Idiom ‘Long in the Tooth’ To be long in the tooth means to be rather old; quite old; getting on in years; (sometimes) too old (for something). 1,2,3  Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Usage This … Read more

Loosen Up

Also: Loosen someone up Meaning Of Idiom ‘Loosen Up’ (phrasal verb) To loosen up means to behave in a more relaxed manner and less serious manner; to become less formal; to talk freely; to allow oneself to behave freely in order to have a good time; to rid oneself of physical or mental tension. 1,2,3 … Read more

Loudmouth, be a

Also: Have a loud mouth Meaning of Idiom ‘Loudmouth’ A loudmouth is a person who talks too loudly, often boastfully, offensively and continually; one who talks indiscreetly; a gossip. 1,2,3 Compare big mouth.  Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Usage A person can be a loudmouth or have … Read more

Lovely Weather for Ducks

Also: Fine weather for ducks Nice weather for ducks Great weather for ducks Meaning Lovely weather for ducks: humorous phrase for very wet, rainy weather.  Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Usage “It’s been raining for two days straight. Lovely weather for ducks!” “Want to share my umbrella? … Read more