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What is the common idiomatic saying for Control the purse strings?
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What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression?
Idiomatic Expressions are sayings that are commonly used but their meanings cannot be determined by the individual words in the saying itself. Below you will find an alphabetical list of idiomatic expressions
What is meant by the idiomatic expression 'passed away'?
It is a softer way of saying "died."
What is a short saying that states an idea or truth?
an idiom There are estimated to be at least 25,000 idiomatic expressions in the English language.
What does talking your business up mean?
This is an idiomatic way of saying promoting your business; telling people how good it is, advertising, even boasting.
What does the idiomatic saying 'cost a pretty penny' mean?
It means to be expensive or to cost alot. For example: My dress cost a pretty penny.
What does it mean to be after something?
To be after something is a common enough way of saying to look for something: I'm after a piece of cheese I'm after a bit of slap and tickle. More idiomatic and/or regional to my ear, however, is the expression to be after doing something = to want to do something, which is what I would like to ask about.
What does 'oops-a-daisy' mean as a slang or idiomatic expression?
It is a childish rhyme that you say when something has gone wrong instead of just saying "oops."
What is the idiomatic meaning of once in a blue moon?
What this saying means is that a blue moon rarely happens, so whatever you're talking about is rare.
Which tennis rackets have middle strings made out of coal?
From what I've there no such thing as tennis rackets with middle strings made out of coal! I just think people are saying that because they've heard from someone!
Is the saying jealousy is the root to all evil a common saying?
No, it is not common. Money is the root of all evil is a common one.
What is idiomatic expression of in ones blood?
You are saying you were born or at least raised that way. If you are saying you have anger in your blood, you are either blaming genetics or at least your family legacy. Or it can refer to things that are born talents, or things that you've made second nature. An example would be saying that singing is in your blood.
Bible bringing blood upon one's head?
This idiomatic expression means that the person has caused his own problem. It's like saying "you created the fix that you're in".
