Reader Opinions
Barend – (at stake) August 25, 2016
I wondered about the origin of modern “…at stake” while reading in Hamlet: “… but greatly to find quarrel in a straw when honour’s at the stake”, and wether Shakespear may be it. Might yet be, as he seems to have taken it from his observance of the bear being bated by the dogs. As far as I know these bears were tied to stakes?
Durga – (feel blue) July 26, 2016
I need the origin for this phrase.
Benelovent – (die in harness) July 14, 2016
We also feel sorry for you guys that only language you are capable of understanding is ENGLISH! May Jesus bless you with abilities to learn other languages as well. 🙂
Anwer Anu – (crocodile tears) July 8, 2016
I noticed many people crying crocodile tears.
Barbie – (in black and white) April 15, 2016
Sometimes, learning English is too complicated, when you face such types of idioms. The meaning of “in black and white” is very different from it’s literal meaning.
I wish this example was correct.
Hey, I have got visa to visit Canada you can check it in those black and white.
Chritina – (at the drop of a hat) April 15, 2016
Interesting idiom and well explained, was looking for it’s meaning and origin, finally landed on this page. When I find this page my search stops at the drop of a hat.
Thanks.
Kavita – (keep your chin up) April 15, 2016
This idiom inspired me a lot and it’s really good to keep your chin up when things are not okay for you. I would like to add one example: My brother is a brave man, he always keep his chin up.
Kavita
Shahid Hasan Khan – (do or die) April 10, 2016
Do or die is a sentence? I like to know, what is it Types?
Amna – (die in harness) April 4, 2016
I feel sorry for most people that belong to South Asia as they have to learn such ridiculous idioms for IELTS and English speaking exams that literally no one even uses anymore. This is coming from someone who has been born, raised and educated within England.
Payton – (break a leg) March 29, 2016
I said break a leg to my friend on stage and she broke like her back and leg.
