Meaning of Idiom ‘Shut Up’ 1. Stop speaking. Often spoken as a command (imperative). (Early 1800s) Usage note: When shup up is used as a command, it is rude and abrupt. 2. To shut someone up means to cause them to stop speaking. 3. Close completely, especially windows or shutters. (Early 1500s) 4. Imprison or … Read more
See shut up. Meaning of Idiom ‘Put Up Or Shut Up’ When someone is told to put up or shut up, it means that they should act on what they have been saying, or stop talking about it; stop complaining about things your not willing to do anything about. , Want to see more videos … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Put Someone Up’ To put someone up is to provide a place for them to stay, usually temporarily; to provide lodgings. Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Examples Of Use “We’ll put you up in the barracks for tonight,” said the sergeant. “We’ll get your permanent … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Put Up With, someone or something’ (phrasal verb) To put up with someone or something means to tolerate or endure without complaining. Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Examples Of Use “I’ve put up with your nonsense long enough. It’s time you found a new place … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Hurry Up’ To hurry up means go as quickly as you can; hurry faster. Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Usage To hurry means to go quickly. Often, hurry is used as a command as in “Hurry or we’re going to be late.” Hurry up is used … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Dead from the Neck Up’ Someone who is dead from the neck up is extremely stupid; dull; dumb; very unintelligent. ,, Examples of Use “The president’s spokesperson is a horrible choice. He seems dead from the neck up.” “I can’t believe he graduated from such a prestigious college. The guy’s dead from the … Read more
Also: Stir up a hornet’s nest Step in a hornet’s nest Meaning of Idiom ‘A Hornet’s Nest’ A hornet’s nest is a situation or subject that is fraught with trouble or causes a lot of opposition so that many people are extremely angry over it. , Meaning of Idiom ‘Stir up a Hornet’s Nest’ or ‘Step … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘From the Ground Up’ From the ground up means from the very beginning, starting with nothing; completely; thoroughly. ,, Examples Of Use “I built this business from the ground up,” said Mr. Garrison. “I’m not going to let you run me out of it.” “He built a million dollar business from the ground … Read more
Also: Up to one’s eyes/eyeballs Up to one’s neck Meaning of Idiom ‘Up to One’s Ears (in/with something)’ To be up to your ears in something means to be extremely busy or preoccupied with it or to have too much of it. ,, Usage One can be up to one’s ears in or with anything that is considered too … Read more
Also: Up a Creek Up Shit Creek Meaning of Idiom Up the Creek (Without a Paddle) To be up the creek means to be in trouble, in a serious predicament, or an awkward position. , , Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Usage The original form of this idiom is up … Read more