Category: Idiom of the Day

To be arrested and held in prison; to be serving time in prison. Watch the video

slang To begin eating; to have a meal. Watch the video

To carry out a trick, deception, or practical joke (against someone). Watch the video

To make a grimacing or humorously distorted facial expression (at someone). Watch the video

Someone who seeks to have the attention of the public constantly focused on him- or herself, typically by means of attracting media coverage. Watch the video

Something that is very elegant, graceful, and/or beautiful to observe, especially dance or the performing arts. Watch the video

A forced, artificial smile; a smile someone wears despite having no feelings of happiness or joy. Watch the video

To become very or unreasonably angry or upset; to have an outburst of rage, frustration, or ill temper. Watch the video

Conspicuous but ignored or left out, especially from a group or activity. (A “rock bun” or “rock cake” is a type of hard cake with currants; what “piffy” refers to is unknown.) Primarily heard in UK. Watch the video

To continually annoy someone with requests for something. Watch the video