Meaning of Idiom ‘Buck For Something’ To buck for something means to work for it or strive for it; to work toward a certain ambition or achievement. This idiom was first used primarily to refer to military promotions but is now used more generally. See also pass the buck. Sentence Examples “He’s been bucking for … Read more
Also: Make a run for it Meaning of Idiom ‘Run For It’ (Phrasal Verb) Meaning 1: To run from somewhere to escape captivity, or to escape danger or consequences, usually suddenly, without a plan, or before an opportunity ends. Examples Of Use “The prisoners decided to run for it when the guard’s back was turned.” “He … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘For the Birds’ If something is for the birds it is without value; undesirable; stupid; boring; foolish; ridiculous; unimportant; uninteresting; deserving of disdain. 1,2,3,4 Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Usage Notes This phrase sometimes describes something that is only acceptable to people who are … Read more
The very common English idiom for good probably derived from the older idiom ‘for good and all’ which meant finally, for the last time. Meaning Of Idiom ‘For Good’ For good means permanently; forever; for the last time; finally. Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Usage Although the … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘For a Song’ For a song means cheaply; for a very low price. Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Usage This idiom, referring to the price one pays to purchase something, sometimes, but not always has the connotation of something being sold for less than what … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘For the Most Part’ For the most part means in general; usually; mostly. 1,2 Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! See synonyms: By and Large On the Whole Examples Of Use “For the most part I agree with you but you can’t tell me women don’t … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘To Be In For It ( or something)’ To be in for something means to be certain to experience it, usually referring to something unpleasant. Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Usage The simple form “in for it” is used so often for this idiom … Read more
Meaning of Idiom “Have No Stomach For…” To ‘have no stomach for something’ means to find it unacceptable, intolerable, or unpleasant. When we have no stomach for something, it means we are determined not to do it, experience it, etc. Although the expression is often used in regards to something obviously unpleasant or distasteful, it … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘For My Money’ For my money means in my opinion; my preference; or my choice. 1,2 Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Sentence Examples “For my money, a sports car is not a very good choice.” “For my money, decorating the house is not a priority … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘For Keeps’ 1. Forever; permanently; for an indefinite period of time. 1,2,3 2. The winner keeps the prize or object of a game or the victor takes the spoils permanently, as in the phrase “playing for keeps.” 2. Definitely; seriously; with certain intentions. 4 Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe … Read more