Idioms beginning with N

never say die

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 on

no feeling is final

Meaning: no situation is permanent.

Example: Even though you performed poorly last semester, charm up. No feeling is final. Read on

nowhere near

Meaning: not similar at all.

Example: She's nowhere near recovered from her experiences. Read on

next door

Meaning: the nearest house.

Example: Our house is next door to hers; that's why we know each other. Read on

nip in the bud

Meaning: check something thoroughly.

Example: The army arrested all the leaders and successfully nipped the rebellion in the bud. Read on

nail biter

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 on

not have a clue

Meaning: to not know something.

Example: You think you're smart, but you do not have a clue about how things work. Read on

not all it’s cracked up to be

Meaning: Not as good as people say it is.

Example: The highly ranked institutions in Boston aren't all they're cracked up to be. Read on

nightmare dressed like a daydream

Meaning: Describes something that seems very pleasant or attractive at first but eventually reveals itself as horrible.

Example: Don't let her beauty fool you. She's just a nightmare dressed like a daydream. Read on

no spring chicken

Meaning: Someone who's no longer young.

Example: My grandfather is no spring chicken, that's for sure. Read on

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