The phrase, good riddance, means, “it is good that this person or thing is gone or going away.” We can say this when we see or talk about anything we don’t like that is going away. It is an insult if spoken about a person. It can be said about anything, large or small, also […]
Act out vs Act up: Here’s the Difference in Meaning with Sentence Examples
The phrasal verb act out has two main meanings, which are connected: 1) to perform, like in the theater, and 2) to express emotions—especially anger—dramatically (physically, and vocally): 1) Let us act out the argument between Hamlet and Ophelia in Act III of the play. 2) Children act out frustration by screaming and hitting but adults should […]
A Tempest in a Teapot: Meaning and Sentence Examples of This English Saying
A tempest in a teapot refers to people making a big deal out of a small problem: Don’t yell and scream and make a tempest in a teapot; you only lost $5. A tempest is a violent rain-storm—with thunder and lightning—like a hysterical person, a person who is unreasonably emotionally upset. The teapot represents a small thing […]
“Enough is Enough” Meaning and Usage of This Common English Idiom
This common English idiom essentially means, “that is enough; stop! No more!” People say this when they feel that something has gone too far: After he bought a third car, his wife said “enough is enough!” This phrase is understood as a command. Parents often say this to children. In most cases a person can […]
“Throw a spanner in the works” – Meaning and Usage of This English Idiom
Phrase Variations Put a spanner in the works Throw a monkey-wrench in the works A spanner in the works is an event or action that interferes with a process. A spanner (British English) or monkey-wrench (American English) is a tool used to work on machines—to tighten bolts. Works can mean machines, factories, or other complex systems. However, one can […]
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