"Bear fruit" means producing fruit, like an apple tree bearing apples. You can use it metaphorically to refer to the…

By the grace of God is an age-old phrase that finds its roots in religious texts and sermons. This idiom…

When someone talks about wanting to "drop the hammer on someone," they allude to the idea of exerting authority, delivering a…

"Call on the carpet" is a formal way of expressing disapproval or dissatisfaction with someone's behavior or performance. To "call…

"Hacking up" mainly means cutting something into pieces, usually roughly or carelessly. On the other hand, it can also mean…

The idiom "a slew of (something)" means a large number or amount of something, usually more than expected or desired.…

The idiom "flash off" means to turn off or go off suddenly, especially for lights or other electrical devices. It…

The idiom "cover for you" means to hide someone's mistakes or absence, to do someone's work or duty, or to…

"I don't know jack shit" is a familiar and informal way of saying that someone knows nothing or very little…

The phrase "even a blind squirrel can find a nut occasionally" is a quirky way of saying that even people…

"My jaw dropped" is an idiom that expresses surprise or shock, often in response to something unexpected. When someone says,…

The phrase "poke in the eye" can be interpreted both literally and figuratively. When taken literally, it refers to the…

The idiom "maybe some other time" is a polite and often non-committal way of declining an invitation or deferring a…

The term "mellow yellow" gets tossed around to describe a relaxed and chill vibe. When you call someone "mellow yellow,"…

"Trussed up" is a phrase that often paints a vivid picture in our minds of someone or something tightly bound…