Every Little Thing

Meaning of Idiom “Every Little Thing” Every little thing means everything; every detail or every part. This expression is usually used to say that someone is paying too much attention to every single detail, even the smallest ones, and that this is unnecessary and unhelpful. It is not exclusive to this usage, though. The informal … Read more

A Thing of Beauty

Meaning of Idiom ‘A Thing of Beauty’ A thing of beauty is something that one truly appreciates or derives pleasure from; a thing that pleases you or brings a feeling of contentment joy, appreciation, admiration, etc. but not necessarily because of the outward appearance. Usage Notes A thing of beauty can be used to describe … Read more

Last Person (or Thing), the

Meaning of Idiom ‘The Last Person’ The last person or the last thing can have several different meanings, depending on the context. The last person may refer to someone who is very unlikely or unwilling to do something; a person to whom it is very dangerous or inadvisable to do something; or a the least expected or wanted person. … Read more