Idioms beginning with W
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Meaning: Be aware that someone might be secretly listening to a private conversation.
Example: We should talk about the plan later—walls have ears in this building. Read more ➺
Meaning: Have a very beneficial or transformative effect on someone or something.
Example: A short walk in the fresh air works wonders for clearing the mind. Read more ➺
Meaning: An event or situation that alerts people to a problem or danger, prompting them to take action.
Example: The sudden drop in sales was a wake-up call for the company to revamp its marketing strategy. Read more ➺
Meaning: Achieve a task or goal very successfully.
Example: She completed the project with flying colours, impressing all her colleagues. Read more ➺
Meaning: An individual who reveals confidential information: Someone, often an employee, who exposes illegal or unethical behavior within an organization to the public or authorities.
Example: The whistle blower provided documents proving that the company was dumping toxic waste into the river. Read more ➺
Meaning: Impossible or highly unlikely to happen.
Example: She'll agree to go camping when pigs fly; she hates the outdoors. Read more ➺
Meaning: be ready to step into a job or position when you have the chance.
Example: The new CEO is waiting in the wings, ready to take over as soon as the current one retires. Read more ➺
Meaning: to recognize and accept the truth, particularly when it is inconvenient or unwelcome.
Example: You need to wake up and smell the coffee—our company is in serious trouble. Read more ➺
Meaning: deceptive appearance, like a dangerous person disguised as harmless.
Example: The new employee was a wolf in sheep's clothing, stealing company secrets. Read more ➺
Meaning: be capable or competent enough.
Example: You'll only be worth your salt if you go above and beyond the call of duty. Read more ➺
