Tag: idiom

  • Addled brain, addlebrained

    Addled brain

    A brain with Muddled thoughts or in a constant state of mental haze

    Examples 

    his addled brain/mind

    … vainly endeavouring to master some task … which, to the addled brain of the crushed boy of nineteen, was a sealed and hopeless mystery.

    — Charles Dickens

  • Ahead of the pack, in front of the pack

    Ahead of the pack, in front of the pack

    More successful than other people who are trying to achieve the same things as you

    Examples 

    When talking about technology – “Apple is always ahead of the pack when it comes to releasing new products.”

    ….as an actor, was not that interesting, just one of countless tall, good-looking but undistinguished minor male stars who couldn’t quite make it to the front of the pack

  • On a par with

    On a par with 

    The same as or equal to…; At the same level or standard as…

    Examples 

    The new version of the software is on a par with the old one.

    His new book is on par with his bestsellers.

    It is on a par with our statues. Everyone seems  to want to rip them down. These things are our history, like it or not.

  • Charm offensive

    Charm offensive

    A “charm offensive” refers to a coordinated campaign of personal engagement, public relations efforts, and sometimes even flattery, aimed at winning the favor or support of a particular group.

    Example 

    This visit serves as a diplomatic ‘charm offensive’ from the new Prime Minister

  • Jet-lagged

    Jet-lagged

    Tired and confused because you have made a long trip by plane

    Example 

    You can’t label him as “lazy”. He has a full schedule and not even looking jet-lagged

  • Like an iceberg

    Like an iceberg

    “Like an iceberg” is a term that is often used to describe someone or something that appears one way on the surface but has hidden depths or secrets beneath. 

    Example

    All the plans are like icebergs, on the surface might seem fair but the details are way under water…

  • Sort one’s head

    Sort one’s head

    Organize one’s thoughts or figure things out

    Example 

    You need to sort your head.

  • Big fat no

    Big fat no

    An idiomatic expression that conveys a strong negativity or response 

    Example 

    Big fat NO to the digital ID! It won’t stop boats!

  • Black cloud

    Black cloud

    A depressed mood

    Example 

    His role in the Administration created brand damage and a black cloud over the story.

  • Put one’s hand out to

    Put one’s hand out to

    Beg for money from

    Example

    It doesn’t need the money. They have billions sitting on the sidelines. It’s time they used their own money, instead of putting their hand out to the tax payer.

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