Expressions (A–Z)
""
A
-
As clear as day/ as plain as daylight
Figuratively: completely clear. There is absolutely no doubt about the matter.
142 views
B
-
Before the ink dries
Figuratively: a very short time after something is published.
29 views
D
-
Deaf, mentally incompetent, and minor / deaf, insane and minor
By extension: people who have difficulty understanding what is happening around...
62 views
H
-
Half a dozen
Figuratively: a small quantity.
27 views
J
-
Jachin and Boaz/ the two pillars of (institution, movement)
The names of the two pillars in the Temple. Figuratively: central figures in soc...
20 views
M
-
May the dead be wrapped in his shroud
Figuratively: something with no chance of success; the matter is lost. It can be...
26 views
N
-
No zero
(Slang) By extension: always. Failure is not possible. Or: in any case.
197 views
O
-
One After Another
Figuratively: in consecutive order. One after the other.
185 views -
Open air space
Figuratively: the open space. An open area of air (halal means an empty place, a...
49 views
S
-
Swallow a bitter pill
Figuratively: was forced to come to terms with something unpleasant.
159 views