Category: Idiom of the Day

To discard, abandon, or dismiss someone or something that has become redundant, obsolete, useless, or unwanted. Watch the video

Especially in politics, to postpone or defer a definitive action, decision, or solution, usually by effecting a short-term one instead. Watch the video

To criticize, exploit, insult, or otherwise treat badly someone who has already suffered a setback or is in a vulnerable position. Watch the video

To inspect or test something or someone to ensure that he, she, or it meets the required or expected standard of quality. Primarily heard in US, Canada. Watch the video

A resource that will give the possessor access to the most complete or profound knowledge or power possible in a given area or pursuit. A reference to Matthew 16:19, when Jesus said to Peter: “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” Watch the video

To remain silent; to not say anything. (Used especially when by saying something, especially at the wrong time, one would cause trouble or difficulty for him- or herself.) Primarily heard in UK. Watch the video

To cause (something) to apply, begin operating, or take effect; to begin implementing or enforcing (something). Watch the video

Strong courage, conviction, or determination; gumption; guts. Watch the video

In or during the process of. Watch the video

Never; in no case or situation; irrespective of events or conditions. Watch the video