From yen-yen (English slang for the Chinese phrase meaning "craving for opium")
The origin of the idiom 'fudging the truth' is unclear, but it likely comes from the verb 'fudge,' which originally meant to fit or adjust something improperly. Over time, 'fudging' came to imply manipulating or distorting the truth in a deceitful manner.
The origin of the idiom "lost your mind" can be traced to the early 1800s, where "mind" is used metaphorically to refer to one's sanity or mental faculties. The phrase implies that someone is irrational or behaving in a way that suggests they have lost their mental clarity.
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.
When an idiom is used to compare something, it means that the idiom is being used metaphorically to illustrate a point or convey a particular meaning. The comparison helps to create a vivid image or analogy that enhances the understanding of the intended message.
You could say they "stick to it," or "keep at it."
Something that can supply a sure victory when revealed (per PhraseFinder) ... comes from playing a card game
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To be exposed
I cannot find a firm origin for this saying. Evidently people once believed that the nervous sensation might be caused by something you had eaten.
Origin "up a storm"
Origin: By 1925, this was a popular expression in the US. Powder referred to the explosiveness of gunpowder - if you flee so you won't get caught for something, you are taking a powder.
No
This is not an idiom - it means exactly what it says. It's a vivid proverb telling you that you can show someone a picture and that will explain something better than telling them in words.
Palestinian and Persian
affrica (iraq
grab a bite
It was in 1960 in America