Category: Idiom of the Day

A small sum of money or other gifts or services to be paid or given to government officials to expedite business operations in countries that do not prohibit such activity. Watch the video

To lower the standards of quality that are expected of or required for something. Watch the video

Any method, practice, or course of action that is unethical, unscrupulous, underhanded, or otherwise base or vile. (Most often used in the phrase “take the low road.”) Watch the video

The person (not necessarily male) with the least amount of experience, authority, and/or influence in a social or corporate hierarchy. Watch the video

To have a tendency or habit of speaking incessantly, indiscreetly, and/or in a noisy, boastful manner. Watch the video

To have a significant or noticeable impact or effect on someone; to be valued, appreciated, or understood by someone. Watch the video

Of a word or words, having lost or lacking the full subtlety of meaning or significance when translated from the original language to another, especially when done literally. (Usually formulated as “be/get lost in translation.”) Watch the video

The state or circumstance of having lost the respect of other people, as due to having done something improper or unacceptable. Watch the video

obsolete military and naval To die or be killed. Watch the video

To lose one’s vigor, energy, hope, or resolve; to become resigned or complacent. Watch the video