The verb trip, in English, means to catch or knock your foot against something while walking or running and to lose your balance as a result, causing you to fall or almost fall. Example: “I tripped outside and sprained my ankle.” To trip on something means the same as to trip except it is used … Read more
Meaning Of Idiom ‘A Lot Riding On Something’ To have a lot riding on something means to be depending on something because you need it to succeed, especially something you have put a lot of time, effort, or money into; having a significant amount (time, money, etc) dependant on a particular outcome. This idiom is … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Egg On’ To egg on means to urge, dare, or encourage someone to do something that is usually foolish, dangerous, silly, mischievous, or embarrassing. Usage Notes A pronoun (him, her, them, me) or a name can be inserted between ‘egg’ and ‘on’ or used after egg on. John egged Timmy on Timmy … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Big On Something’ To be big on something means to find it very important; to be enthusiastic or passionate about it; to spend much of one’s time doing something or involved in something; to enjoy something a lot. Examples Of Use “Jonathan is really big on fingerstyle guitar.” “I’m not big on … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘On a Roll’ To be on a roll means to be engaged in a series of successes; to be winning consistently; to be experiencing a period of success or good fortune. , Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Examples Of Use “Don’t you think you’ve gambled … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Go Out On a Limb’ To go out on a limb means to state an opinion or take a position that is very different from most other people. Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! See parent idiom out on a limb Examples Of Use “I’m going … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Out on a Limb’ To be out on a limb means to be in a situation where you lack support from other people; to be in a vulnerable or awkward position. , This idiom can also have a more literal meaning, to climb out onto the limb of a tree where it … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘On the Whole’ On the whole means generally, considering everything. , Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! See synonyms: By and Large For the Most Part Examples Of use “Well, the morning didn’t start well but on the whole, it was a pretty productive day.” “On the … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘On Cloud Nine’ To be on cloud nine means to be extremely happy and blissful; euphoric; serenely contented. , See Happy Idioms: 22 English Idioms About Happiness See also: In Seventh Heaven Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Sentence Examples “I remember when I got my first check … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Put On’ 1. To dress oneself in clothing, jewelry, or to place eyeglasses or contact lenses on one’s eyes, etc. , Usage note: This meaning can apply to many items, such as cosmetics, or personal care products including deodorant, lotion, sunscreen, bandages, topical medication, lip balm, perfume, cologne, etc. The opposite of to … Read more