From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishknock the bottom out of somethingknock the bottom out of somethinginformal to make something such as a market or industry fail suddenly A sudden drop in supplies of certain chemicals could knock the bottom out of the engineering industry. What is the idiom for get to the bottom of?
Definition of get to the bottom of : to find out the true reason for or cause of (something) Police are working furiously to get to the bottom of this recent string of violent crimes.
What is meant by knock it off?
Quit or stop doing something, as in Knock it off, boys! That’s enough noise. This term is often used as an imperative. What is a word for figure out?
To solve, usually of a puzzle or riddle. solve. answer. break. crack.
What does finger in every pie mean?
: to have an interest or share in something a sharp talent agent who has a finger in nearly every pie in show business. What is the meaning of the idiom in cold blood?
In a purposely ruthless and unfeeling manner, as in The whole family was murdered in cold blood. This expression alludes to the notion that blood is the seat of emotion and is hot in passion and cold in calm. The term therefore means not “in the heat of passion,” but “in a calculated, deliberate manner.” [ Late 1500s]
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
What does the saying knock yourself out mean?
1 : to cause oneself to become unconscious He hit his head against the table when he fell and knocked himself out. 2 informal : to make oneself very tired by doing work I knocked myself out to get the job done on time.
What is the meaning of the idiom shoot the breeze?
to engage in casual or rambling conversation. The kids were shooting the breeze before the assembly.
What is the meaning of sweep it under the rug?
Definition of sweep (something) under the rug : to hide (something that is illegal, embarrassing, or wrong) He tried to sweep his past mistakes under the rug.
What is the meaning of knocked out?
1 : to produce roughly or hastily. 2a(1) : to defeat (a boxing opponent) by a knockout. (2) : to make unconscious the drug knocked him out. b : to make inoperative or useless electricity was knocked out by the storm. c : to get rid of : eliminate knocked out illegal gambling.
Where did the term knock off come from?
Is Knock it off slang?
slang To stop doing whatever one is doing. Often used as an imperative. Knock it off, you two!
What can I say instead of figured out?
calculate; draw up; figure out; value; puzzle out; estimate; compute; work; solve; work out; lick.
How do you say figured out?
figured out
- answered,
- broke,
- cracked,
- doped (out),
- puzzled (out),
- resolved,
- riddled (out),
- solved,
How do you say figure out?
What does it mean to use your noodle?
Meaning: Use your brain, dummy. While you might think that noodles don’t really look like heads, they do kinda look like brains. Originally “using your noodle” was an insult – comparing a simpleton wagging his head around while thinking with a wet, floppy noodle.
What does it mean to hold out an olive branch?
to do or say something in order to show that you want to end a disagreement with someone: He held out an olive branch to the opposition by releasing 42 political prisoners.
What does paying through the nose mean?
pay through the nose. Pay an excessive amount for something, as in We paid through the nose for that vacation. The origin of this term has been lost. Possibly it alludes to the Danish nose tax, imposed in Ireland in the 9th century, whereby delinquent taxpayers were punished by having their noses slit. [
What is the meaning of the idiom in deep water?
If you are in deep water, you are in a difficult or awkward situation. You certainly seem to be in deep water. I could tell that we were getting off the subject and into deep water.
What is the idiom of a gala day?
Meaning : A day of happiness.
What does the idiom tied to his mother’s apron strings mean?
Wholly dependent on or controlled by a woman, especially one’s mother or wife. For example, At 25, he was still too tied to her apron strings to get an apartment of his own.
What does don’t knock yourself out mean?
1. Make a great effort, as in I was knocking myself out to finish on time. This expression also is put negatively, Don’t knock yourself out, meaning “don’t exert yourself; it’s not worth that much effort.” [ c.
What are examples of idioms?
The most common English idioms
| Idiom | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Beat around the bush | Avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is uncomfortable |
| Better late than never | Better to arrive late than not to come at all |
| Bite the bullet | To get something over with because it is inevitable |
| Break a leg | Good luck |
What does to throw in the towel mean?
To quit in defeat. The phrase comes from boxing, in which a fighter indicates surrender by throwing a towel into the ring: “After losing the election, he threw in the towel on his political career.”
What does stay on your toes mean?
informal. : to cause someone to be alert and prepared to deal with problems The boss made regular inspections in order to keep employees on their toes.
What does a month of Sundays mean?
informal. : an extremely long time I haven’t talked to her in a month of Sundays.
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