Category: Idiom of the Day

A brief period of celebrity or notoriety. The term was coined by artist Andy Warhol. Watch the video

An unfortunate or inconvenient moment in time. Watch the video

The people and organizations that report the news, or news journalism as a whole, regarded as having palpable but unofficial political influence. Watch the video

Undesirable, disreputable, or vulgar people, often used in a condescending manner. Watch the video

In sports, one or more substitute players who have not yet participated in a given game or match, thus having more energy than the players they are replacing. Watch the video

A person likely to exploit the information or resources that he or she has been charged to protect or control. Watch the video

An especially attractive, pleasing, and/or remarkable sight or visual experience. Watch the video

Something or someone highly enjoyable, desirable, or impressive, especially in a fancy or elaborate way. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. Watch the video

The final stages of a process, development, or activity. An allusion to the last stage in chess, when the majority of pieces have been removed from the board. Watch the video

A phrase, word, or letter that sounds or looks similar to one in another language or dialect but has a significantly different meaning. Watch the video