Idioms beginning with W
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
Meaning: to be very happy (elated)
Example: I have been walking on air since I found out that I have been awarded a scholarship to study music. Read on
Meaning: to prevent something from harming you
Example: Our government has doubled the number of soldiers at the border to ward off illegal immigrants. Read on
Meaning: impolite way of saying "it will never happen"
Example: I guess, she will forgive you when hell freezes over. Read on
Meaning: the procedure of becoming healthy again
Example: The Grecian Government was supposed to put Europe on the road to recovery from the Economic and financial crisis. Read on
