Idioms beginning with W
Meaning: a period of time from when action is requested to when it happens
Example: The waiting time for non-urgent surgery seems to be on the increase over the last five years. Read on
Meaning: handle a difficult period of time successfully
Example: There haven't been any tourists this year, and the hotels, campsites, and restaurants are having to weather the storm until things pick up again. Read on
Meaning: official report or guide
Example: The government will be issuing a white paper later this week. Read on
Meaning: an expensive item with no use or purpose
Example: Everyone thought the Olympic stadiums would be a white elephant after the closing ceremony. Read on
Meaning: the presence of something very bad in the best
Example: There's nothing worse than getting a worm in your apple! Read on
Meaning: no fuss or ceremony
Example: Steve is very organised and friendly. When we met him last week, he introduced us all to the team without further ado. Read on
Meaning: make the best out of a difficult situation
Example: She tried to live by the motto 'when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.' Read on
Meaning: the only way to succeed
Example: I believe that digital learning is the way forward. Read on
Meaning: wasting resource working on something that does not exist
Example: They tampered with my research. Thank God I found it out. I'm sure they were hoping to send me on a wild goose chase as I continue my research. Read on
Meaning: a harmless lie
Example: Telling your friend that you like their new haircut, when you really don't, is an example of a white lie. Read on
