Up in the air has been used as a figurative idiom in English since at least the 1920’s. Meaning of Up in the Air When something is up in the air, it means that it is undecided, uncertain, or unresolved. This expression refers to plans, solutions to problems, disagreements, etc. Want to see more videos … Read more
‘Up in arms’ started as a literal expression in the sixteenth century which became a more figurative idiomatic expression during the seventeenth century. This old cliche is still quite familiar today. Meaning of being ‘Up in Arms’ To be up in arms means to be angrily protesting something in a quite public manner, or to … Read more
Also kiss up Meaning of Idiom ‘Suck Up’ To suck up (to someone) means the same thing as to kiss ass or to brown-nose; to curry favor or try to win approval by acting obsequiously toward an important person, especially someone who could advance one’s career or standing. The variant idiom kiss up seems to be a combination of suck … Read more
Also: Not as good as it’s cracked up to be Not what it’s cracked up to be Meaning of Idiom ‘Not all it’s Cracked up to be’ When something is not all it’s cracked up to be it is not as good as its reputation suggests or as good as people generally think it to … Read more
Also: The game is up. Meaning of Idiom ‘The Jig is Up’ The jig is up is used to mean that the deception or scheme has been exposed and is over. It is an often tongue-in-cheek way of saying “it’s over; I’m caught.” Examples Of Use “Since the jig is up, I may as well tell … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Jack Up (Something)’ To jack up something means to raise it or increase it. , Usage This idiom can be used in the active or passive sense. Something can be jacked up or one can jack up something. It is most often used to refer to increases in price, fees, etc. Examples Of Use “The grocery store … Read more
Also: Ham up Meaning of Idiom ‘Ham It Up’ To ham it up is to overact or exaggerate emotions so that they become unbelievable. The idiom is often applied to actors but can also be applied to anyone who, when given attention, starts acting in an exaggerated way as if putting on a performance. As well, the idiom … 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. 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 day … Read more
Also: Don’t quit your day job. Meaning The idiom ‘Don’t give up your day job’ is used in a humorous way to tell someone you do not think they are very good at something. Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Examples of Use Although this expression is supposed to … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Crack Up’ 1. To go insane or have an emotional or mental breakdown. Compare Come Apart at the Seams. 2. Cause damage to or wreck a vehicle; to be in a vehicular crash. 3. To laugh heartily or cause someone to laugh. Compare Not All It’s Cracked Up To Be. Usage “Ramos completely cracked … Read more