Idioms beginning with N
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Meaning: The phrase advises against purchasing securities that are experiencing a rapid decline in price, as they may continue to fall further.
Example: Experienced traders know to never catch a falling knife, as it often leads to significant losses. Read more ➺
Meaning: In a totally reckless and carefree manner.
Example: Facing bankruptcy, he invested his remaining funds, going neck or nothing to save his business. Read more ➺
Meaning: Reputation is tarnished: When someone's name is associated with something negative, their reputation suffers.
Example: Once the news spread about my mistake, my name was mud among my coworkers. Read more ➺
Meaning: a child of a celebrity or a famous person.
Example: American model Hailey Bieber is not ashamed of being nepo baby. Read more ➺
Meaning: don't get discouraged or give up, no matter what.
Example: Things look bad for the team, but never say die. A miracle could happen. Read more ➺
Meaning: no situation is permanent.
Example: Even though you performed poorly last semester, charm up. No feeling is final. Read more ➺
Meaning: not similar at all.
Example: She's nowhere near recovered from her experiences. Read more ➺
Meaning: the nearest house.
Example: Our house is next door to hers; that's why we know each other. Read more ➺
Meaning: check something thoroughly.
Example: The army arrested all the leaders and successfully nipped the rebellion in the bud. Read more ➺
Meaning: a situation like a close contest, which induces anxiety or tension.
Example: Friday's nail-biter of a win over the Houston Texans was an excruciating contest. Read more ➺
