It means a situation is becoming exciting or dangerous. Placing a piece of fat in fire will cause it to cook so quickly parts of it will turn into boiling liquid, melt through the internal structures and explode into the air. This is very hot bits of oil that can burn a person on contact.
Nothing. I believe you mean to run out of STEAM, which means that your "engine" doesn't have any "steam" in it - you've run out of energy or drive for something.
The idiom "climb the wall" typically means to feel extremely anxious, frustrated, or overwhelmed, often to the point of being unable to cope. It conveys a sense of desperation or the urge to escape a stressful situation. People may use it to describe moments when they feel trapped or unable to find a solution to their problems.
The idiom "taking big steps" refers to making significant progress or advancements toward a goal. It often implies taking bold actions or making major decisions rather than small, cautious moves. This phrase can be used in various contexts, such as personal development, business, or any situation where substantial change is being pursued.
The idiom "taking a big step" refers to making a significant decision or undertaking a major action that can lead to substantial change or progress. It often implies moving outside of one’s comfort zone or making a commitment that could have lasting implications. This phrase can apply to various contexts, such as personal growth, career advancement, or life changes.
This isn't an idiom. It is a proverb or saying because it means just what it seems to mean. Think about it. How could you use water if it's already gone down the river? If someone is always dwelling on the past, they're getting about as much done as a miller trying to use water that's already flowed past him. In other words, both of them are wasting time and energy on something that's just not going to happen.
This is not an idiom. An idiom is an expression whose meaning cannot be deduced from its elements. To go through fire and water for someone is easily understood to mean to make a special effort and to undergo difficulties for that person's sake.
This idiom means: you are ready to fight with energy and determination for what you believe in.
Let's go chew the fat. It means to talk, to have a conversation. Usually over some deal or personal business.
Does it make sense? Yes, so it's not an idiom. It's a proverb.
If someone says that something or someone else is "a ball of fire," it means that they are really talented and quickly rising in their field.
I believe the idiom you're looking for is "You can't trust a person further than you can throw them". The meaning is meant that you cannot trust someone because you can't throw them very far.
Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This means to have your plans frustrated. When fat drips into the fire, it flares up.
Nothing. The phrase would be "out of the frying pan and into the fire," as in you have jumped out of one bad situation into an even worse one.
With regard to weight loss, "burn fat" is a colloquial way of saying, metabolize fat. No actual fire is involved.
Chew the fat means having a conversation that is not really important. It is "small talk" or "just shooting the breeze". Examples of "chewing the fat" might be talking about the weather or something that's basically inconsequential.
Fat in this sense is a positive meaning - you need some fat in your diet in order to stay healthy. This means that someone is living off what they can grow and catch and find in the wild - the healthy part of the land.
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