Play It Cool

Play it cool To act calm and without emotions, especially intentionally, in order not to show…

Take French Leave

Take French Leave To leave without permission, ceremony, informing anyone or saying goodbye. Origin A possible…

Fart In A Windstorm

Something very insignificant or lasting for a very short time. “James vanished like a fart in…

Have Someone Wrapped Around Your Finger

Have someone wrapped around your (little) finger = to have complete control over somebody. Wrapped Around Your…

Do You Want To Feel Better? Smile!

Listen here One good way to feel happier is to practice feeling happier. Putting a smile…

Down In The Mouth

Down in (at) the mouth  To be sad, depressed, in low spirits. “Why did she look…

A Beauty Contest For Camels

Listen here We tend to think of beauty contests (or beauty pageants) as competitions which decide…

Marry (Into) Money

Marry money To become rich by marrying someone who is wealthy or comes from a wealthy…

No Green Jerseys On Italian Pitches

Listen here Italian Serie A teams are not allowed to play in green kits. The rule…

Word Of The Day: Single-Minded

Single-minded: very determined and focused on achieving one thing. “They were single-minded in helping the poor.”…