Category: Idiom of the Day

A place, situation, or environment in which one has little or no privacy. A reference to the (typically) spherical bowls in which pet fish are often kept, which can be seen into from all sides. Watch the video

The years following one’s retirement (generally after the age of 65). Watch the video

The ability to earn a large amount of money or be very successful in any endeavor. From the Greek myth of King Midas, who was granted the ability to turn anything he touched into solid gold. Watch the video

A person, thing, quality, ability, or accomplishment that provides a reliable opportunity for great financial or personal success. Watch the video

A sum of money paid to a new employee as a benefit for being recruited by a company. Watch the video

A person, thing, or organization that is or has the potential to earn a lot of money for a long period of time. Taken from a folk tale of a goose that would lay a golden egg once a day, but was killed by its owner because he wanted all of its gold at once. Watch the video

To promptly begin or get something started. Watch the video

Favorable, beneficial, or happy news. Usually used with the verbs “give” or “bring.” Watch the video

A general sentiment of suspicion of wrongdoing or illegality. Watch the video

An extremely important and/or fortuitous opportunity, especially one that is not likely to ever present itself again. Often (but not always) used hyperbolically. Watch the video