Idioms beginning with N
Meaning: check something thoroughly.
Example: The army arrested all the leaders and successfully nipped the rebellion in the bud. Read on
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
Meaning: to not know something.
Example: You think you're smart, but you do not have a clue about how things work. Read on
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
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
Meaning: Someone who's no longer young.
Example: My grandfather is no spring chicken, that's for sure. Read on
Meaning: used to express that an activity or action is not fun
Example: I love having little kids around but cleaning up after them is no picnic. Read on
Meaning: it is necessary to work hard or strive to reap rewards
Example: If you want to win the title next month, you have to train for an extra hour every day next week. No pain, no gain. Read on
Meaning: an action/event that will help bring about the death, end, or failure of something or someone
Example: She was late for the fourth day in a row. It will be another nail in her coffin when the boss hears about it. Read on
Meaning: shock or surprise at something you see or hear
Example: My fiancé is with someone else - I can't believe my eyes. Read on
