In a state, position, or job where one makes an excessive amount of money without expending much or any effort. Watch the video
Category: Idiom of the Day
through the grapevine
Through or via an informal means of communication or information, especially gossip. Watch the video
on the fiddle
Engaged in deceitful, fraudulent, or dishonest means of obtaining money. Watch the video
on the down low
In a state of secrecy or minimal public knowledge; being known only by a select few people. Watch the video
on opposite sides of the barricade(s)
Occupying conflicting, opposing, and/or contrary positions on some issue or in some situation. Watch the video
be on (one's) best behavior
To be very polite or exercise exceptionally good manners. Primarily heard in US. Watch the video
on Carey Street
euphemism Bankrupt; in severe or crippling debt. Named for the street in London where the bankruptcy court for the United Kingdom was at one time located. Watch the video
be on (the) air
To be broadcasting live, as on television or radio. Watch the video
an/the olive branch
A symbol, expression, or gesture of peace, reconciliation, truce, etc. Used most commonly in the phrase “hold out/offer (someone) an/the olive branch.” Watch the video
salty dog
A sailor, especially a man, who is older and/or has had a lot of experience on the seas. Watch the video