Category: Idiom of the Day

To be considered the agent or instrument of one’s fate, especially leading to death. Watch the video

A typically self-pitying tale of misfortune, hardship, adversity, etc., told especially to gain sympathy or charity from others. Watch the video

An inflated notion of one’s strength, ego, or bravado due to excess consumption of alcohol (not necessarily beer). Watch the video

An agreement, bargain, or deal in which a person sacrifices or abandons their moral, ethical, or spiritual values in favor of wealth, power, or other benefits. A reference to the legend of Faust, who sold his soul to the devil for unlimited knowledge and power. Watch the video

If it should happen or be the case that. Watch the video

Negatively; under unfavorable circumstances. (Typically used with the verbs “see” or “show,” or some similar variation.) Watch the video

I am determined not to do something. Watch the video

To make no difference (to someone) one way or another; to be unimportant (to someone) what happens. Watch the video

Mittens or gloves that are attached to one’s sleeves by a length of yarn or string so as to prevent their being lost. Watch the video

An expression of vague affirmation or assent. Watch the video