Idioms beginning with W
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Meaning: avoid (a person, place, or circumstance)
Example: When walking through the yard, make sure you leave a wide berth for the dog, or he may bite you. Read more ➺
Meaning: oral communication
Example: To truly create the right buzz about this movie, we need to get the required word of mouth going in this city. Read more ➺
Meaning: a period of decline or reduction
Example: With his health on the wane, the coal worker had to take better care of himself. Read more ➺
where the rubber meets the road
Meaning: when you have to face your challenges
Example: John had an excellent idea for a project, but his colleagues weren't sure what would happen where the rubber meets the road. Read more ➺
Meaning: a period of time from when action is requested to when it happens
Example: The waiting time for non-urgent surgery seems to be on the increase over the last five years. Read more ➺
Meaning: handle a difficult period of time successfully
Example: There haven't been any tourists this year, and the hotels, campsites, and restaurants are having to weather the storm until things pick up again. Read more ➺
Meaning: official report or guide
Example: The government will be issuing a white paper later this week. Read more ➺
Meaning: an expensive item with no use or purpose
Example: Everyone thought the Olympic stadiums would be a white elephant after the closing ceremony. Read more ➺
Meaning: the presence of something very bad in the best
Example: There's nothing worse than getting a worm in your apple! Read more ➺
Meaning: no fuss or ceremony
Example: Steve is very organised and friendly. When we met him last week, he introduced us all to the team without further ado. Read more ➺
