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What does the idiom tip of my tongue mean?
The idiom "tip of my tongue" refers to the feeling of almost remembering something but not being able to recall it fully. It conveys the sensation of the word or information being just out of reach in one's memory.
What is a literal idiom?
There is no literal idiom -- an idiom is a phrase that seems to mean one thing but actually means something else. The word "literal" means to take the words exactly as they seem to be.An idiom is a phrase particular to a language that is accepted for its figurative meaning, as in "That amazing shot blew me away." Everyone understands that this person means he was amazed. A literal idiom would be the usually humorous thing that happens when you take the idiom for its word for word, not accepted, meaning. That would mean that somehow the amazing shot actually created the air mass necessary to blow this guy away.
What does the idiom at stake mean?
It's not an idiom. The definition of "at stake" is what is being risked in the situation or venture. A stake is a share or ownership in something.
What do you mean by idiom have the final word?
Literally what it says... to have the last word in an argument say, To be a person that has to have the final word is a bullheaded person It just like the last laugh
What does the idiom hold your tongue mean?
"Hold your tongue" means don't just say what comes to mind - or think before you talk.
What does 'implied meaning from this idiom' mean?
Idioms are phrases that you can't guess what they mean just by reading them. This phrase is asking you to figure out what the actual words of the idiom would mean -- the "implied meaning" is what's not said, but meant.
What is the meaning of the idiom' enough to try the patience of a saint'?
This isn't an idiom. It means just what it seems to mean. Something is enough so that even a saint would lose patience with it.
What do you mean by the idiom -a penny?
"A penny" isn't an idiom - it's just a one-cent American coin.
What does the idiom all future generations mean?
It's not an idiom. It means just what it says - every generation in the future.
What does the idiom it just goes to show mean?
It's not really an idiom. It means just what it sounds like -- whatever happened just proves what you were saying all along.
What does the idiom just icing on the cake mean?
It means that is is just the best of the best! :D
What does the idiom livelong day mean?
Just a flowery word for day.
What is the idiom for avoid?
An idiom is a saying or expression. There are many idioms that mean to stay away from, or avoid, someone. An example of such an idiom would be, "to steer clear of" someone.
What does the idiom stay this side of the fence mean?
It's not an idiom because it means just what it seems to mean. You should stay on the side of the fence that you are currently on and not climb over.
What does the idiom rain or sunny mean?
It's not an idiom. It means just what it says -- it's either going to rain that day, or it will be sunny.
What does the idiom on the crest of a wave mean?
It's not an idiom. It means just what it says -- something is on the crest of a wave. The crest is the top of the wave.
What does the idiom 'in no time' mean?
It's not an idiom - it means just what it says. Something took "no" time to come about. It's an exaggeration, but the meaning is plain.
