Also: Under the auspices of Meaning of Idiom ‘Under the Aegis of (Someone or Something)’ To be under the aegis of someone means to have their financial or moral support or to be sponsored or protected by them. 1,2 Usage Someone in this idiom can refer to an individual, organization, government agency, company, etc. The expression is quite formal. The … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘An Adonis’ An Adonis is a young man of unusual physical beauty; an extremely sexually attractive young man, one who is well built and handsome. 1, 2 Examples Of Use “Wow, that guy is really good looking,” said Mary. “Yeah, he’s a real Adonis,” said Mike, rolling his eyes. “Don may look like … Read more
Also: Sisyphean labor Sisyphean burden Meaning of Idiom ‘Sisyphean Task, a’ A Sisyphean task is a pointless, fruitless, and unrewarding task that must be repeated over and over again; an endless task. 1,2 Compare Herculean Task. Examples Of Use “Francis was stuck with the Sisyphean task of trying to get warring factions to see each other’s point of … Read more
Also: Rise like a Phoenix from the ashes Meaning of Idiom ‘Rise from the Ashes’ To rise from the ashes means to be rebuilt or renewed and to return as new after being destroyed. 1,2 Usage This idiom can be used in various other forms without losing meaning, such as: Rise from the ashes like a Phoenix Like … Read more
A mythological idiom in use since the late 1500’s. Meaning of Pandora’s Box Opening Pandora’s box is the same as opening a can of worms. It refers to a process that, once began, results in many unforeseen problems which were previously covered up. To open Pandora’s box is to let things get out of control. While … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘The Midas Touch’ The Midas touch is the ability to make money no matter what idea one tries; a gift for easily making money or being financially successful. 1,2 Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Sentence Examples “Vance had the Midas touch. He started a business out … Read more
Also: Herculean effort Herculean feat Herculean Task Meaning A herculean task is an extremely difficult task; an almost impossible undertaking. Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Sentence Examples “The President informed the people that they had a Herculean task before them.” “The building of the Great Pyramids of Egypt must … Read more
To get up on the wrong side of the bed is a very old saying, but it wasn’t always used figuratively. It’s been around since at least Roman times. 1 Meaning of Idiom ‘Get Up on the Wrong Side of the Bed’ To get up on the wrong side of the bed means to start the … Read more
Also: Dog days of summer. An idiom with Ancient Roman origins. Meaning of Idiom ‘Dog Days (Of Summer) The dog days (of summer) are the hottest, longest, most humid days of summer, between early July and early September in the Northern hemisphere and January and February in the Southern hemisphere. The idiom also can refer to … Read more
Also: sword of Damocles Meaning of Idiom Damocles’ Sword Damocles’ sword refers to an impending disaster; a danger or disaster that could occur at any moment. 1,2,3 Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Sentence Examples “Many of us have lived in the shadow of Damocles’ sword for decades, knowing that … Read more