When the going gets tough, the tough get going is a common English saying or slogan. However, ‘when the going gets tough (or rough) is itself an idiom that can be used alone. Meaning of Idiom ‘When the Going Gets Tough’ When the going gets tough (or rough) means when a situation becomes difficult or unpleasant; … Read more
This idiom, which originated in America, is one of the few animal idioms with the word goat and the only one that seems to be somewhat common in spoken English. Its origin is somewhat of a mystery although one theory has it that the source is to do with horse racing. Meaning of Idiom ‘Get … Read more
What Does “Get A Second Wind” Mean? 1. Regarding physical exercise, especially running, a second wind refers to a return to regular breathing and renewed endurance after being out of breath and exhausted. To get one’s second wind means to experience this return to normal breathing and renewed endurance. 2. Second win can also refer more generally … Read more
Also: Get your shit together Get it together Get it all together Meaning of Idiom ‘Get Your (or one’s) Act Together’ To get your act together means to start behaving in a more focused and effective way; to get organized. ,, Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Usage To … Read more
Also: Get a word in edgeways Meaning of Idiom ‘Get a Word in Edgewise’ To get a word in edgewise means to find an opportunity to contribute to a conversation despite another person or group of people speaking continually without pause. ,, This idiom is usually used in a negative way to express difficulty in … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Get Away With Murder’ 1. Literally, to get away with murder means to commit murder and not get punished. 2. To do something very bad or make a serious mistake and not get punished, disciplined, or face consequences; to do whatever one wishes. ,, Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘To Get Along’ 1. To get along, in regards to people (or animals) means to be on amicable terms, to be able to interact harmoniously and without ongoing conflict. A synonym for get along well. , 2. To manage; to survive; to have a reasonably happy and stress-free life; to prosper. 3. … Read more
Also: Let someone in on the ground floor Meaning of Idiom ‘Get in on the Ground Floor’ To get in on the ground floor is to become involved in something, often a business or enterprise from the very beginning or early stages of its development. To let someone in on the ground floor is to … Read more
Meaning of “Get Your (or one’s) Marching Orders To ‘get your marching orders,’ can have two basic meanings in general usage. Often, to get one’s marching orders means to be fired from a job or removed from a position. It can also refer to an order to move or proceed with something. This second meaning … Read more
Also: ‘Have the last word’ ‘Get the last word’ ‘Be the last word’ ‘Be/Say One’s Last word (about something) Meaning of Idiom ‘the Last Word’ The last word is used in two idioms which can have several meanings. “To have the last word” means to have the right or to take the right to have the … Read more