Tag: idiom

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

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 

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

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

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” 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

Organize one’s thoughts or figure things out

Example 

You need to sort your head.

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

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

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.