In English, damage is used as a colloquial term for a bill or the total amount charged for a service or an item. Meaning of Idiom ‘What’s the Damage’ When someone asks “What’s the damage?” they are asking how much the bill for something is. In other words, they are asking “How much do I … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Just What the Doctor Ordered’ Something that is just what the doctor ordered is exactly what was needed or wanted; something that is beneficial or desirable under the current circumstances; something that will make a person feel better; the specific thing that is needed. ,,,, Sentence Examples “Apple pie! Just what the doctor … Read more
The English word tarnation is a 18th-century expletive or mild curse that only survives in the idiom ‘what in tarnation.’ It was originally used as an adjective and adverb as a euphemism for damnation, hell, or, in modern times, damn. E.g., “That’s tarnation strange!” Meaning of Idiom ‘What in Tarnation’ What in tarnation is an … Read more
Also: what the hell what the actual fuck what the dickens (becoming archaic) Meaning of Idiom ‘What the Fuck’ 1. What the fuck is a rude expression of irritation, surprise, disbelief, indignation, or anger. It sometimes precedes a question but is often used alone or as a standalone phrase after a statement. 2. A way of … Read more
Understanding how the word catch is used in this expression makes it easy to comprehend. It has nothing to do with the catch of the day! While normally catch is a verb meaning to capture or take hold of someone or something, as well as some other related meanings, here it is a noun. It … Read more
Also: (What, how, who, where) in the world (What, how, who, where) in (God’s) creation Meaning of Idiom ‘What On Earth’ On Earth is used as an intensifier after what (or who, where, and how) to mean in any conditions or ever. Or, when used with the word ‘where’ it means ‘in all possible places.’ … Read more
Meaning of Idiom So What?: why does it matter?; of what importance is it?; why should I (you, someone) care? , Usage This idiom of indifference is often impolite. Examples of Use “So what if you had a bad day? You get to go on vacation tomorrow.” “So what if I don’t get into college? I … Read more