Meaning of Idiom ‘Go Overboard’ To go overboard has a literal and a figurative meaning. 1. To go overboard can mean to fall out of a boat or fall off a ship into the water. 2. Figuratively, to go overboard is to do or say too much because you are overly enthusiastic; to act in … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘On the Rocks’ 1. Especially used to refer to relationships or organizations, on the rocks means not going well and likely to end soon; ruined or spoiled. , 2. When used in reference to alcoholic drinks, especially whiskey and other liquors, on the rocks means served over ice. The ‘rocks’ are the … Read more
A phrase used since the 17th century. Meaning of Idiom ‘With Flying Colors’ With flying colors means with easy and outstanding success. To succeed at something extremely well. Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Examples Of Use “I was worried about my medical exam but I passed with … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘To the Bitter End’ To the bitter end means to the very end, however unpleasant or ruinous; all the way to death or ruin. , Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Examples of Use “The movie was long and boring, but we stayed until the bitter end so … Read more
Also: Tell it to the marines Meaning of Idiom ‘Tell That to the Marines’ Tell that (or it) to the Marines is an interjection used to express disbelief or incredulity. , Examples Of Use “I once saw an alligator climbing a tree,” said George. “Tell that to the Marines!” said Sam. “The new tax bill will stimulate … Read more
To take someone aback or to be taken aback is an old idiomatic expression that has existed in English since the mid-1900’s. Like many common expressions, it was taken from old nautical terminology dating from the 1800’s. Meaning of Taken Aback When someone is taken aback, they are very shocked, surprised, or, to use another expression taken off … 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. , , 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
An expression in use since the 1800’s. Meaning of Idiom ‘Show Your (or one’s) True Colors To show your (or one’s) true colors means to reveal your true character, feelings, opinions, etc. Usage This idiom is always used in a negative sense, to describe someone who seemed to be a better person than they turned … Read more
Ships That Pass in the Night Meaning Two ships that pass in the night can have one of two meanings. More generally, it refers to individuals who know each other, are related, or intimate, but are not usually in the same place at the same time. A more dramatic and literary usage refers to two people who … 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