Idioms beginning with N
Meaning: it is an advice to be grateful for gifts
Example: My sister got furious when I tried to see how valuable the diamond on the ring she gifted me was and told me to never look a gift horse in the mouth Read on
none of your lip Meaning | Definition to ask someone to stop speaking to say shut and follow my directions shut your mouth just shut up Example Sentences … Read on
Meaning: a very small place
Example: How do you expect all four of us to stay in that room? There's no room to swing a cat in there. Read on
Meaning: not agree for something
Example: The children asked whether they could all go out for a camping trip, but no dice, their parents refused. Read on
Meaning: in a very short amount of time
Example: I'll get that job done in a New York minute if you give it to me. Read on
Meaning: an amount of money that has been saved, especially for future use
Example: The stock market has given me good returns and helped me build a nest egg for my retirement. Read on
Meaning: there is a mutual dislike between two people
Example: Bob and Jill cannot get along together. There is no love lost between them. Read on
Meaning: Someone who is vigilant late at night.
Example: In order to earn their bread so many people now have to turn into night owls. The customer service industry thrives on 24*7 availability of people. Read on
Meaning: To not be able to cause harm to anyone, including even a tiny and insignificant insect.
Example: He is such an innocent little child, he could not hurt a fly. Read on
Meaning: It means that the person is extremely unpopular.
Example: If you keep hanging out with the local goons then soon your name will be mud too. Read on
