Category: Idiom of the Day

A job that is easy, stress free, and/or very well paid. Watch the video

A major defeat or setback that is devastating to the goals of a person, group, or organization. Watch the video

A person who is unimportant, insignificant, or without influence. It refers to the mathematical symbol for zero (0). Watch the video

A fictitious “condition” characterized by continually dropping things from one’s hands. It is a play on the term “dropsy,” which was formerly used to denote the condition now known as edema (or oedema). Watch the video

Carrying a certain degree of risk or danger; uncertain of a favorable outcome. Watch the video

A working day that is shorter than usual or acceptable, especially one that begins late and ends early. It refers to the traditional opening times for banks, which formerly opened at 10 AM and closed at 3 PM. Watch the video

A blatantly obvious and/or impudent untruth, one in which the liar does not attempt to disguise their mendacity. Watch the video

A sign, either real or imagined, of ill fortune or catastrophe in the future. Watch the video

One who reverts or relapses into bad habits, unethical or immoral behavior, or criminal activity. Watch the video

To clear out or get away in haste before getting into or causing trouble, referring either to oneself or to another. “23” may refer to the Flatiron Building in New York City (located on 23rd Street), around which great winds tend to blow. It may also derive from an older use meaning to tell someone to clear out of one’s way. Primarily heard in US. Watch the video