U.S. Dictionary Blog

When someone says you "fit with" the team, they're talking about how well you mesh, belong, or go together with…

Have you ever found yourself in a conversation where someone says something so spot-on you could only nod and say,…

When someone says "Yes indeed" it's like they're giving a big, enthusiastic thumbs-up to whatever is being discussed. It's a way…

Have you ever heard the phrase "grandfathered in" and wondered what it's all about? The idiom "grandfather in" is often…

The phrase "at full throttle" signifies the act of running a machine or a procedure at its utmost speed or…

You've probably heard many idioms in your life. These are expressions that don't literally mean what they say but convey…

Have you ever heard someone use the phrase "buy a lemon" and wondered what they meant? It’s a fascinating idiom…

"Keep it light" is an idiom that often urges individuals to maintain a casual or cheerful approach in conversations or…

The idiom "What say you?" is often used to ask someone's opinion or to solicit feedback. It's a way of saying,…

"Bumping up" is a colloquial phrase used to signify the act of elevating or enhancing something, frequently denoting an increase…

1. Graph (noun): A diagram representing a system of connections or interrelations among two or more things by a number…

1. Vixen (noun): A female fox. 2. Vixen (noun): A spiteful or quarrelsome woman. 3. Vixen (noun): A woman considered…

1. By (preposition): Near or next to something or someone. 2. By (preposition): Not later than a specific time or…

1. Thrive (verb): To grow or develop vigorously; flourish. 2. Thrive (verb): To succeed or progress favorably; prosper. "Thrive" means…

Many idioms pepper our daily conversations, giving flavor and color to the way we communicate. One such phrase, "wear hat,"…