Work like a dog To work very, extremely hard. Origin Perhaps this idiom refers to farm…
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Word Of The Week: Freeloader
freeloader: someone who takes things from other people without paying for them or giving anything in…
All Mouth And (No) Trousers
All mouth and (no) trousers It is someone who talks a lot about doing important things,…
Under The Weather
Under the weather This phrase means that you are feeling unwell, ill. Origin It was probably…
Wet Behind The Ears
Wet behind the ears To be young and new at something and without the necessary experience.…
Strong As An Ox
Strong as an ox (pl oxen) The idiom describes someone who has great physical strength. “We should…
Be All Ears
Be all ears Eager to hear something, to be waiting to hear about something. “Daddy, are…
Silly As A Goose
Silly as a goose Very foolish. “You are as silly as a goose. You believe everything anyone…
Ugly As A Toad
Ugly as a toad Extremely unattractive, unpleasant to look at. “She is quite a nice looking young…