Category: Idiom of the Day

To be very successful, contented, and happy in life. Watch the video

To be in a difficult situation from which it is as dangerous to extricate oneself as it is to remain in it. Watch the video

To be very anxious, upset, or frightened. Watch the video

To put someone in an inescapable position or situation; to leave someone with no viable options or solutions. Watch the video

To be emotionally and enthusiastically involved in something; to do or undertake something with passion and zeal. Watch the video

To have one’s logic or sanity examined or reevaluated, usually regarding some ridiculous decision, plan, or idea. A reference to a psychiatric evaluation, the phrase is usually used prescriptively. Watch the video

To have no respect for, interest in, or approval of someone or something and thus have no desire to be involved with him, her, or it. Watch the video

To take more food than one is actually capable of eating. Watch the video

Having a reduced, diminished, or weakened physique, disposition, conviction, prowess, or mental acuity, as after some action, event, or trauma. Sometimes used in the negative but to the same effect. Watch the video

obsolete A cannon or other such armament used on a naval vessel, to which seamen were bound so as to receive lashings during corporal punishment. (Usually used with the verbs marry, kiss, or hug + the.) Watch the video