Also: without more ado Meaning of Idiom ‘Without Further Ado’ The idiom without further ado means without more talk, activity, ceremony, etc. 1,2,3 Usage The phrase without further ado is often used in formal settings, especially gatherings in which speeches or awards are given, as a way to indicate that the time has come for the main purpose of the occasion … Read more
Also: Stick in your craw. stick in your gizzard. Stick in your gullet. Meaning Stick in your throat: Refers to something that is impossible to accept or that continues to annoy you; to be unable to say something or to have great difficulty saying it. All the variations are interchangeable but the more colorful variants … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Spick and Span’ To be spick and span means to be very neat, clean, and organized; to be perfectly maintained and looking as if new. 1, 2, 3 Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Examples Of Use “My aunt, who always kept her house spick and span, used to annoy my … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Much ado about nothing refers to excessive excitement or fuss about something that is of little importance. 1,2 Examples Of Use “News of the president’s injury sent the nation into a frenzy. It turned out to be much ado about nothing.” “The company assured its customers the recall … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Flotsam and Jetsam’ Flotsam and Jetsam means something similar to odds and ends, especially in regards to forgotten or unwanted objects. The idiom may also refer generally to garbage or anything unwanted, including people, objects, concepts, ideas, etc. Sometimes, as well, people such as the homeless, refugees, waifs, etc. are pejoratively referred … Read more
Meaning of the Idiom ‘at Loggerheads’ To be ‘at loggerheads‘ means to be engaged in a quarrelsome argument; strongly disagreeing. This somewhat formal idiom tends to carry the connotation of being unable to reach an agreement. Sentence Examples “The union has been at loggerheads with management on the benefits package for months now.” “Peace talks … Read more